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Mercedes will be hoping the W15 will be good enough to topple Red Bull and Max Verstappen in 2024.
According to Mercedes’ technical director James Allison, the team believes that both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have the potential to challenge for the 2024 title. However, their chances will depend on the performance of the W15 car. In the past two seasons, Red Bull has become the dominant force in Formula 1 since the introduction of ground effect rules in 2022. Mercedes managed only one win during this period and scored significantly fewer points than Red Bull. The team had to abandon its failed zero sidepod approach and make changes to its architecture. These changes will be focused on the W15, which will be unveiled on February 14th. Allison believes that if the car is fast enough, both Hamilton and Russell have the capability to compete for the championship, as Hamilton has proven himself seven times before and Russell has shown strong performances in various races. Allison emphasizes that it is crucial for Mercedes to provide the drivers with the right equipment for them to succeed.
