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Concerns have been shared about Mercedes’ development ahead of the 2024 F1 season by a Sky Sports broadcaster.
Natalie Pinkham expressed concern that Mercedes will not be able to challenge Red Bull until 2026, when new Formula 1 rules are implemented. The unveiling of the W15 is scheduled for February 14th, and both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are hoping it will give them an edge against Red Bull this year. Pinkham believes that Mercedes has been at a disadvantage due to their concept change and that a regulation change may be necessary for them to regain their dominance. Despite finishing third in the championship, Hamilton and Mercedes didn’t appear to be in contention for wins in 2023. Max Verstappen has taken over as the dominant force in F1, and Russell’s win in Brazil in 2022 remains Mercedes’ only victory in the past two seasons. Ferrari was the only other team to win a race last year. The expectations are high for Mercedes’ W15, as Hamilton, Russell, and team principal Wolff have all committed to the team’s efforts to return to the top of Formula 1.
