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Lewis Hamilton says it would be a “dream” if Mercedes can start the 2024 F1 season with a car that is “not a replica” of the troubled W14.
The seven-time world champion, Lewis Hamilton, had a challenging season without a single victory, as Mercedes also struggled to win for the first time since 2011. Hamilton and Mercedes have high hopes for their new car concept, the W15 challenger, which they expect to be a fresh start after two flawed designs. Although there were some positives, such as pole position in Budapest, Hamilton acknowledges that the car still needs significant improvements to be a winning machine. Mercedes is under immense pressure to get their car design right after two disappointing seasons, and Hamilton expressed frustration that his concerns about the development of the previous car were not addressed.
