There F1 2024 For Mercedes has not produced the expected scenario so far. On the contrary, the difficulties encountered in the third season of the current regulatory body have highlighted the inadequacy of some technical solutions adopted on the W15. A competitive landscape poisoned by design errors that have effectively clipped the wings of German single-seaters ever since from pre-season tests in Bahrain. Obvious difficulties in managing the load level, the phases of cornering and the management of the rear compounds which, in some contexts, have suffered a lot overheating limiting performance.
Not to mention the mechanical problems related to power unit. M15 E which suffered several headaches, as it was not able to release maximum power due to the operating temperatures inherent to the internal components which were often at the limit. All problems mentioned were and some remain real. Luckily the technicians of Brackely they are very skilled and it must be acknowledged that they are quickly resolving the problems encountered in the first third of the competitive campaign F1 registered 2024. In the above writing we talked about the Canadain relation to the benefits it provides W15 they enjoyed.
We are referring to certain factors: low temperatures, slippery asphalt and changing climatic conditions in general which have undoubtedly favored the multi-award winning team. From this point of view it is worth saying a few words. Mercedes he has undoubtedly made a nice leap in quality in the last few races. Many updates, some larger, some minor, useful for the cause that the technicians are advocating with extreme expertise. Profuse efforts necessary to revive a complex championship. Corrections that somehow “remedied” the defects of the gray single-seaters inlaid with black. Nonetheless, relying on the usual cliché, we can say that often all that glitters is not gold.
This sentence is the perfect synthesis of the words of James Allison. The former British engineer Ferrari spoke. She did it in tow of the weekendcompleting the declarations of George Russell, Lewis Hamilton and those of the tireless media slinger Toto Wolff. Lately more talkative than usual, the Viennese manager shows a lot of positivity. He always sees the glass half full Mercedesbecause part of his job as manager of the team, must be able to encourage the work group. In short, giving hope, even when things aren’t perfect.
F1, a sensible Mercedes looks at Spain with respect
James Allison, we were saying. The manager of the technical department of F1 from the Mercedes he knows his stuff. A different than Wolff he undoubtedly has a more reasoned approach to the matter Montreal. Mind you… the fifty-six year old engineer originally from Louth, United Kingdomdid not take any credit away from the weekend of glory for the team German. A few days ago, through a writing posted online on June 10th in our newspaper, we explained the different aspects that characterized the weekend spent by the teams on the island of Notre Damein this particular case regarding the exploits of the British single-seaters.
We did this by thinking about what can still go wrong for Mercedessince in F1like the same Andrea Stella recently recalled, details and scenarios can shift the balance. Often when performance convergence is no longer utopian and the teams fighting at the top are different. While the stable of Woking is ready for the final competitive step to confirm itself as great in all respects, the Teutonic team still has to look behind itself. This is because some problems are not solved at all, unfortunately, and a lot of work still needs to be done in this regard.
The prediction had announced it: In Canada the Mercedes team could find fertile ground to fully exploit the characteristics of the W15. The North American track includes in its layout curves at medium or medium-low speed, where fast and lean corners have no presence. Phase of cornering favorable which essentially allowed a basic set-up without particular aero-mechanical compromises. If we add to this the carefree weather with low temperatures, where the German cars know how to activate the compounds properly, a clear profit was revealed.
Allison he knew it and did not miss the opportunity to confirm what we had already anticipated in recent days. Furthermore, he warned the supporters, because taking a look at the next event on the calendar, Grand Prix Of Spaindistinctive features of the Catalan track and high temperatures, could bring the aforementioned defects to the surface Mercedes. A track of F1 the one of Montmelo very judgmental. A sort of open-air wind tunnel. A challenge from which to emerge victorious or at least with good results, will confirm that the latest evolutionary steps are truly efficient in any context.
As we know Mercedes will bring new updates to Iberian soil. But apparently they won’t be the only ones, as Ferrari is trying to anticipate some updates expected in Great Britain And Red Bull he shouldn’t stand by and watch. It will be very interesting to understand what will happen in Spain. An important watershed for the team Brackley who was fed up with running around empty. He’s been doing it for two years and whistles, in a bitter journey of satisfaction. The two free practices will take place in a week. Seven days that separate us from the truth. We await with trepidation.
Author: Alessandro Arcari – @berrageiz
Images: Mercedes AMG F1 Team – F1Tv
