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Mercedes: No qualms about throwing away “really fast” W14 F1 car
The German car manufacturer, Mercedes, had a close chance at victory in Singapore last weekend thanks to a strategy masterstroke that gave George Russell and Lewis Hamilton a shot at the win. Despite missing out, the team showed great potential at the Marina Bay circuit, indicating that they have made significant progress in improving their 2023 car after a challenging start to the season. Last year, Mercedes was hopeful about the development of their W13 car and stuck with it for this year, but it turned out to be a wrong choice. However, with the W14 now gaining momentum, Mercedes is not hesitating to take a completely different direction next season based on positive feedback from the development of the 2024 W15. Mercedes team boss, Toto Wolff, mentioned that they will discard the current car when it becomes really fast and embark on a new journey. One of the ongoing issues with the W14 is its unpredictability in terms of performance and handling, but Mercedes aims to learn from it throughout the remainder of the season to secure at least one win. Wolff suggested that the car improves throughout each race weekend because it takes time for the drivers to get comfortable with its behavior. Mercedes plans to bring an update package to the United States Grand Prix to boost their chances of victory this season.
Source: motorsport
