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The Mercedes driver has not won a Grand Prix for over two years, and wants a clean-slate for the 2024 W15 car to catch Red Bull.
Lewis Hamilton called on Mercedes to ensure that their 2024 car, the W15, is not just a copy of the problematic W14. Mercedes had initially pursued a zero sidepod concept but later realized their mistake and introduced upgrades with a more traditional sidepod design in Monaco. Although they finished second in the Constructors’ Championship, the team failed to win a race for the first time since 2011, scoring 409 points compared to Red Bull’s 860. The team has committed to a revolutionary approach rather than an evolutionary one, aiming to drastically change the car’s performance. Hamilton highlighted some positive developments, such as pole position in Budapest and improvements in Austria, but emphasized the need for a fundamentally winning car next year. The goal is to ensure that the 2024 car feels different and not a replica of the current one.
