P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes planning Melbourne "experiments" with W15 F1 car
The Mercedes F1 team faced challenges in Saudi Arabia due to bouncing and a lack of grip in high-speed corners, prompting a thorough analysis of data for improvements before the Australian GP. Andrew Shovlin, the Trackside Engineering Director, emphasized the team’s focus on performance in fast corners and the necessity of addressing issues that affected the car’s balance and confidence in Bahrain and Jeddah races. Shovlin highlighted the team’s exploration of different setups and strategies to enhance the car’s stability and grip, with drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell taking unique directions during the event. Despite the cars’ convergence in performance, significant lessons were extracted, guiding the team’s ongoing efforts to unearth fundamental solutions for enhancing overall competitiveness.
