P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes are currently unable to compete for the podium places and have endured a terrible start to 2024.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledges that the team’s performance this season is not worse than in recent years, attributing their lack of pace to other teams’ progress. Despite a challenging Chinese Grand Prix, with George Russell finishing 6th and Lewis Hamilton 9th after starting 18th, Mercedes achieved its first top-three finish during the sprint race. Wolff points to McLaren’s significant improvement as a reason for Mercedes’ relative struggles, with McLaren now challenging Red Bull directly. Mercedes plans to introduce upgrades at the upcoming Miami Grand Prix in hopes of boosting performance, but Wolff admits that the W15 car poses challenges in setup and driving. As the team navigates these difficulties, Wolff remains optimistic about potential improvements with the new upgrades. Subscribe to RacingNews365’s YouTube channel for more Formula 1 updates.
