Lewis Hamilton is optimistic about Mercedes’ recent upgrade success in Formula 1.
- The W15 car’s performance has improved, especially since adding a new front wing.
- Hamilton celebrated victories, including a notable win at Silverstone purely on pace.
- The Mercedes team feels one step away from consistently challenging the top teams.
- Hamilton looks forward to the Hungarian Grand Prix with high expectations.
Lewis Hamilton has expressed his excitement about Mercedes’ recent improvements in their W15 Formula 1 car, believing they are just one upgrade away from regularly contending at the sport’s front. This optimism follows a challenging season start where Mercedes struggled, finding themselves as the fourth fastest team.
The turning point came during the Monaco Grand Prix when Mercedes introduced a new flexi front wing. Though the team downplays it as the sole cause of their recent success, calling it more of a synchronizing moment between data and car performance, the upgrade has contributed significantly to achieving better balance with the W15.
This newfound balance enabled Mercedes to reach the podium four times recently, capturing victories in both Austria and Britain. In Austria, George Russell capitalized on a mishap involving rivals Max Verstappen and Lando Norris. Meanwhile, Hamilton’s Silverstone win stood out as it was purely based on the car’s pace, allowing him to make history with his record-setting ninth Grand Prix victory there.
Reflecting on this achievement, Hamilton shared how far the team has come since the season’s start when wins felt out of reach due to their performance gap with Red Bull, among others. Now, with the car feeling much more competitive, Hamilton is hopeful that the next set of upgrades will place them consistently at the front.
Eagerly anticipating the Hungarian Grand Prix, Hamilton is excited about the direction Mercedes is heading. He feels confident in their ability to challenge frontrunners like Verstappen and Norris as the W15 continues to improve and deliver results.
Hamilton’s optimism and Mercedes’ focused efforts suggest more exciting races ahead as they strive for consistent victories.
