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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has denied that a much-talked-about “magic front wing” design has been the standalone reason behind the side’s recent Formula 1 revival. The German marque encountered a tumultuous opening to the current campaign as it struggled with optimising an inconsistent W15 car across corner speed ranges. However, Mercedes launched an aggressive development […]
The Mercedes team faced challenges at the beginning of the current racing season due to difficulties in optimizing the W15 car’s performance across varying corner speed ranges. However, through an aggressive development plan, Mercedes achieved a turnaround with consecutive victories in Austria and Britain, including Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking ninth win at Silverstone. Team principal Wolff expressed relief at the team’s improved performance after a struggling start to the season, attributing the success to a revised front wing and optimized car balance. Mercedes plans to introduce further updates before the summer break to maintain their momentum, with Wolff emphasizing the need for continued improvement and not becoming complacent despite recent successes on the track.
