P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes is unwilling to compromise the strengths of its 2024 Formula 1 car to improve its high-speed performance following the
Mercedes finished the race in Jeddah as the fifth-best team, with George Russell in sixth and Lewis Hamilton in ninth place. The team faced consistent deficits in high-speed sectors, which hampered Hamilton’s progress. Mercedes acknowledged a correlation problem between simulation suggestions and the actual track. The Trackside Engineering Director highlighted a “fundamental” issue with the W15 challenger. Despite considering sacrificing straight-line speed to address weaknesses, Mercedes aims to find a solution without compromising performance. The team plans to analyze data from Jeddah and previous races to improve grip and performance before the upcoming race in Melbourne.
