Mercedes currently holds the fourth position in the 2024 Constructors’ Championship.
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Mercedes is not having a good start to this season, and it is believed that the reason is their W15. The vehicle that was expected to be a powerful machine and bring back the team’s success is now pushing the team’s future into complete darkness. Each passing week, the car is becoming increasingly difficult to control for the drivers.
However, Mercedes team leader, , believes that the car could meet expectations if the team takes the right measures. Whether pure optimism or a calculated approach, this is where Toto Wolff and have different opinions.
, an F1 reporter, provided a brief insight on the same topic on his ‘Ted’s Notebook Show’.
Mercedes has not had much luck with their previous competitors. This year, they had high hopes for the W15, which has now become an unbearable issue. The team is working hard to understand and solve their underlying problems.
After the news of Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 caused shockwaves in the F1 world, the significant question that arose was who would replace the seven-time world champion. Mercedes has been vocal about the various options they have ahead of them.
After the Australian GP, it seems that the head of Mercedes has his eyes set on a particular Spanish driver.
Many people in the world of F1 believed that joining Mercedes would be an ideal choice for. However, after his impressive performance in Australia, the Spanish driver now has several alternatives for the next season and holds significant control over his future. The upcoming months may play a crucial role in determining where Sainz will end up in the 2025 F1 season.
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