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RacingNews365’s technical analyst Paolo Filisetti takes a look at how Mercedes and Ferrari are already setting their sights on 2024 – and how upgrades this season have transformed the W14 and SF-23.
At this stage of the season, most teams have stopped making technical innovations on their cars, as seen in Brazil where only one team made modifications. The recent departure of Mike Elliott from Mercedes is the result of the failure of the W13 project last season and the continuation of the same flawed concept in the W14. With James Allison returning to the role of technical director, Mercedes is looking to break away from their previous technical leadership and lay the foundations for the development of the W14. They hope to understand the issues with the original concept and distance themselves from it with the W15. While there have been positive results with upgrades on the W14, there are still aerodynamic issues. In contrast, Ferrari has chosen to maintain continuity in their technical team, potentially leading to more stable results. The battle between Mercedes and Ferrari is not just for this year’s Constructors’ Championship, but also for next year with the potential addition of a competitive third team like McLaren. The focus now is on achieving small victories leading up to the final race in Abu Dhabi.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
