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Mercedes’ Battle with F1 Car Overheating: Resolved or Still a Problem in 2024 Season?

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 28, 2025
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Mercedes’ Battle with F1 Car Overheating: Resolved or Still a Problem in 2024 Season?

Formula One F1 - Pre Season Testing - Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain - February 28, 2025 Mercedes' Andrea Kimi Antonelli during testing REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

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Mercedes’ team principal, Toto Wolff, has expressed concerns over whether the team has successfully rectified a critical vulnerability in its Formula 1 racing car, the W15, which was noticeably sensitive to warm conditions in the 2024 season. The issue was particularly pronounced as the car’s performance varied substantially depending on the prevailing temperatures.

During the 2024 racing events, Mercedes clinched four wins, with victories notably achieved at Silverstone, Spa, and Las Vegas. Interestingly, these wins occurred under cooler conditions, with George Russell leading the pack in a resounding 1-2 finish. The W15’s adaptability to these conditions was a significant factor behind these successes.

However, the car’s strength under cooler temperatures was also its Achilles heel. When temperatures rose, the W15 would often stumble due to overheating issues, affecting its overall performance.

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In an attempt to rectify this, Mercedes devoted much of the off-season to addressing this problem. This was confirmed at the launch of their new beast, the W16, where the team indicated that consistent performance was a key focus for the upcoming season.

Yet, despite their best efforts, the team has found it challenging to ascertain whether they have successfully eradicated the heat sensitivity problem. This is primarily due to the unusually cool weather, punctuated by intermittent drizzles, during the pre-season testing in Bahrain.

Responding to inquiries about the progress made in addressing this issue, Wolff made a humorous remark. He noted that, given the cold weather, Mercedes should be outperforming other teams by a significant margin, based on the previous season’s pattern. However, he admitted that this was not the case.

This admission led to speculations over whether Mercedes has managed to strike a balance in the car’s performance across different weather conditions or if the heat sensitivity problem persists.

Aston Martin’s team boss, Andy Cowell, also weighed in on the situation. He pointed out that modern data analysis tools can help teams eliminate variables like wind gusts from their calculations. However, he also noted that these conditions significantly impact the driver’s real-time experience, making it a difficult element to accurately assess.

Mercedes’ driver, George Russell, echoed this sentiment. He suggested that the team’s objective is to analyze and predict the car’s performance under varying weather conditions, such as when the temperature is significantly higher or when the wind patterns shift.

As the new season approaches, it remains to be seen whether Mercedes has successfully ironed out its 2024 F1 car’s key weakness, ensuring a more consistent performance regardless of the weather.

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