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Lewis Hamilton says Mercedes’ new floor has given him confidence he had previously been lacking in his W14 F1 car thanks to a “double knock-on effect”.
Mercedes brought their final major upgrade of the year to the United States Grand Prix, which consisted of a modified floor. Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion, believes that this upgrade has significantly improved the balance of their 2023 car. Despite finishing just two seconds behind Max Verstappen’s Red Bull, Hamilton was later disqualified due to excessive plank wear on his car. However, he expressed his positive feelings about the upgrades and gratitude towards the team’s hard work. Hamilton acknowledged that there are still areas for improvement, but he is confident that Mercedes is heading in the right direction and believes that a win before the end of the season is possible.
Source: Crash
