P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Damon Hill has shared his thoughts on Mercedes’ return to race-winning contention, saying the team has shown “fortitude” to fight its way back.
Damon Hill praised Mercedes for their resilience in returning to the front of Formula 1, acknowledging that the team still has room for improvement despite recent successes. Hill highlighted Mercedes’ struggles with the ‘zeropod’ concept, which they had to abandon in 2023. Despite this setback, both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell managed to secure consistent podium finishes in the previous seasons. Hill believes that Mercedes has unlocked something crucial to put themselves back in contention for wins in the remaining races of the year. While he acknowledges the progress made, Hill emphasizes that there is still work to be done for Mercedes to reach their full potential and compete for championships.
