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Mercedes planning Melbourne “experiments” with W15 F1 car
The Mercedes car faced issues with bouncing, especially during qualifying with low fuel, and struggled in high-speed corners compared to rivals in Saudi Arabia. Andrew Shovlin, Mercedes-AMG’s Trackside Engineering Director, mentioned that the team is analyzing data from Jeddah, Bahrain, and tests to plan for the Australian Grand Prix. The focus is on improving high-speed corner performance, a key area of concern for the team. Shovlin highlighted the challenges faced in Bahrain due to balance issues and lack of grip, leading to driver discomfort and reduced performance. Different setup directions were explored by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to address bouncing and balance concerns during the Jeddah weekend. The team is working on understanding the fundamental issues affecting performance to make necessary improvements for upcoming races.
