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George Russell has reiterated that Mercedes now has a better base to build upon with its 2024 Formula 1 car
Mercedes is undergoing a complete revamp with the W15 to rejuvenate its fortunes following a rough two-year period marked by just one race win. The German team has abandoned the failed ‘zeropod’ concept in favor of a more compliant car design. George Russell praised the changes made to the car, stating it is no longer as challenging to handle as its predecessors. However, Mercedes is facing issues with the porpoising phenomenon at the beginning of the ground effect era. Despite improvements, the team is still working on minimizing bouncing during races. Russell remains hopeful that Mercedes can address these challenges and improve performance compared to previous years. He believes the team has a solid foundation to build upon and is optimistic about the car’s development potential.
