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George Russell has revealed that Mercedes was able to “uncover a few things” upon reassessing the W15 that it hopes to change with the team’s 2025 F1 car.
Mercedes showed promise before the summer break with three wins in four races, but struggled under current ground effect regulations, achieving only one podium in the last seven races. Despite the disappointing results, George Russell remains optimistic and mentioned using the recent break to evaluate the team’s 2024 car. With Mercedes likely finishing in fourth place this season, Russell emphasized the need for improvements in various areas for the next model. Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin acknowledged the importance of upcoming races in confirming the effectiveness of planned tweaks for next year’s car. The remaining races in Vegas, Qatar, and Abu Dhabi will be crucial in assessing performance and determining the improvements needed over the winter break.
