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Mercedes endured a tricky season with the W13 challenger and ahead of next year’s campaign, the Brackley-based squad will completely change the car concept as it looks to improve its form.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that they are making significant changes to their car concept for the upcoming Formula 1 season. The team has been struggling competitively since the introduction of new technical regulations last year, and has only managed to secure one race victory in the past two seasons. After a successful period from 2014 to 2021, winning titles each year, Mercedes has been unable to catch up to Red Bull and endured its first winless season since 2013. In an effort to close the gap, Wolff stated that they are changing almost every component of the car, including chassis layout, weight distribution, and airflow. Despite the scepticism, Wolff believes in the team’s mentality of never giving up and pushing harder. He admits to never feeling optimistic about anything, as it helps him manage his expectations and strive for improvement.
