P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton has reiterated that Mercedes failed to apply his advice when assembling its 2023 Formula 1 car, which prompted
Despite initially struggling in the 2022 Formula 1 season, Mercedes remained committed to their “zeropod” concept for the second year of ground effect regulations. However, after a winless season, Team Principal Toto Wolff admitted the need for a different car philosophy. Lewis Hamilton knew it was going to be a challenging year when he discovered the direction chosen for the W14 car. He had previously expressed his concerns and frustrations to the team regarding the car’s issues. Through discussions with engineers, Hamilton took a more positive approach and focused on getting the maximum out of the car despite the difficulties. Mercedes plans to introduce a new car design for the 2024 season to address the shortcomings of the W14.
