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Mercedes: W14 upgrades still worth it despite new F1 car direction in 2024
The German manufacturer, Mercedes, has faced challenges in the 2023 season, with their W14 car not meeting their expectations. Despite redesigning the car from the Monaco Grand Prix, it has been unable to match the championship-winning Red Bull team. For the 2024 season, Mercedes plans to completely change their concept in hopes of making a significant improvement and returning to the fight for victories. While this shift means there will be little carryover from the W14, Mercedes will still work on improving the current car, with a decent upgrade planned for the United States Grand Prix. The team believes that the learning and understanding gained from these improvements will benefit next year’s design. They are also in a tight battle for P2 in the championship, so upgrades to the car are important to them. Mercedes is open-minded about making bold changes for 2024 based on feedback from their drivers, as they work hard to regain their position at the front of the grid.
Source: motorsport
