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George Russell says he is confident Mercedes won’t “stumble at the first hurdle” in 2024 after changing their F1 development approach.
Mercedes had two disappointing seasons with flawed car designs, but they have been working hard on a fundamentally different car for next season. They have a clear development direction and have implemented some changes they want for the 2024 season. Last year, they rushed some decisions without thorough testing, leading to quantity over quality testing. However, this year they have been more focused and confident in the direction they are taking. Toto Wolff, team principal, said the poor performance at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix confirmed the need for a completely new car design. He wishes they could start the new season and focus on the new car.
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