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Tech specialist identifies why Mercedes W15 will be fourth-fastest in 2024
Mercedes is currently competing for P2 in the constructors’ championship, but their drivers have been unable to compete with Max Verstappen in the fight for the drivers’ title. However, technical expert Gary Anderson believes that Mercedes will still face issues with next season’s car. He suggests that the team is unlikely to have significant development over the winter and predicts that they may be the fourth fastest team at the start of next year. Anderson criticizes Mercedes for not understanding their problems and lacking direction. He emphasizes that simply copying Red Bull’s visual concept is not enough and that Mercedes needs to focus on understanding the non-visual aspects of the car, such as the under-floor detail. Despite Hamilton signing a new contract, Anderson fears another year of struggle for Mercedes and questions their ability to make progress without on-track running.
Source: Crash
