Mercedes F1 Team is focusing on experimenting with their car during the final rounds of the F1 season to prepare for the future. Currently sitting in fourth place in the constructors’ championship, the team is looking to try out different setups and strategies without bringing any major upgrades to the car.
Despite bringing a significant number of updates to the W15 for the United States Grand Prix, George Russell’s qualifying crash destroyed his package. The team is now facing a shortage of spare parts due to multiple crashes in recent races. However, they are not concerned about breaking the cost cap and are instead focused on using the remaining races to gather valuable data for the upcoming 2025 season.
In a recent race in Mexico, Mercedes ran split specs on their two cars, with Russell using the Silverstone upgrades and Lewis Hamilton testing fresh parts. Although the team finished fourth and fifth with Hamilton in the lead, trackside engineering chief Andrew Shovlin mentioned that the cars spent a lot of time in traffic, affecting the analysis of the new upgrades.
Looking ahead to the upcoming race in São Paulo, Mercedes is hoping for cleaner laps and better running with the update kit to continue their learning process. The team is committed to maximizing their performance on the track despite not introducing any major upgrades for the remainder of the season.
In a recent podcast by RacingNews365, the hosts discuss the Mexico City Grand Prix and the upcoming race in São Paulo. They analyze Max Verstappen’s penalties and question whether the FIA’s punishment was too lenient. Additionally, they talk about Ferrari’s rise in the championship standings and provide insights into the current F1 season.
Overall, Mercedes F1 Team’s focus on experimentation and data gathering in the final races of the season demonstrates their commitment to continuous improvement and preparation for future seasons. By utilizing the remaining race weekends to test different approaches and setups, the team aims to gather valuable insights that will benefit them in the long run.
