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The new W15 will hopefully be more stable at the rear for drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell this season given the unpredictability in that area of last year’s predecessor.
Mercedes technical director James Allison expressed hope that the issues with the previous season’s F1 car, which affected Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, have been addressed with the W15. The main focus was on improving the rear axle to provide a more solid and predictable feel for the drivers, aiming for better performance in corners. The team has also worked on reducing drag, enhancing pit stop performance, and refining areas with room for improvement like the DRS effect. Allison is confident that Mercedes has met their goals, but ultimate success will be determined during pre-season testing in Bahrain next week. With a new chassis, the team must rely on aerodynamics, particularly the floor, to compete with Red Bull’s dominance in the current ground-effect era of Formula One.
