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Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has touted that it has a “good step” coming with upgrades to its car
Mercedes had a challenging start to the 2024 season at the Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai, with George Russell finishing sixth and Lewis Hamilton in ninth place. Despite newer tires, Russell couldn’t catch up to Sainz’s Ferrari, and Hamilton couldn’t pressure Piastri’s McLaren. Team boss Wolff acknowledged the disappointing pace of Mercedes compared to rivals and hinted at upcoming developments for the W15 in Miami. Hamilton’s Q1 elimination was due to a setup experiment gone wrong, leading Wolff to admit they may have been too extreme. Hamilton expressed gratitude for scoring points and is hopeful that updates will bring improvements for the next race in Miami.
