P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes: New W15 F1 car has ironed out “spiteful” rear end
“The German manufacturer has been working hard on a major car revamp that it hopes will allow Lewis Hamilton and George Russell to take the fight to Red Bull this season. Technical director James Allison has revealed some positive early signs about the W15, including improvements in the handling and characteristics of the rear end of the car. The team has also focused on increasing downforce, making the car lighter, and potentially getting an uplift from the power unit side. While Red Bull dominated last year, winning all but one race, Allison believes it’s not guaranteed they will maintain their advantage, especially with F1’s new ground effect regulations. The rules now have a more clear upper bound, limiting the lap time improvements that can be achieved.”
