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George Russell has not had a successful second season with Mercedes – scoring just one podium as it struggles to find pace from the W14. But the Briton is firm that 2024 will not be a repeat.
George Russell, a driver for Mercedes, has addressed the mistakes made by the team during the design of their 2023 car. He is confident that these mistakes won’t hinder them in the upcoming season. The decision to keep the zero sidepod concept, which caused issues in the previous season, resulted in only one win for the team. This led to a third-place finish in the standings and Lewis Hamilton’s first winless season. To improve their performance, Mercedes changed the sidepod design for the Monaco Grand Prix, followed by a floor upgrade in the United States. Despite setbacks, Russell believes that the team has learned from their mistakes and that the 2024 car will be a significant improvement. They have implemented changes based on 12 months of additional information and have thoroughly assessed each decision, avoiding rushed choices. The team is confident that, with two years of experience and improved processes, they will not encounter any major issues. While they may not have the fastest car, they believe they won’t stumble at the first hurdle.
Forrás: RacingNews 365
