Mercedes will use data from Australia to shape the development of the 2024 F1 car.

Lewis Hamilton, the British driver for Mercedes AMG in Formula 1, competed in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix during the second round of the 2024 World Championship. Toto Wolff, the head of the Mercedes team in Formula 1, shared that the team’s performance in the Australian Grand Prix will shape the development of their car for the 2024 season. Despite the improvements made to their W15 car, Mercedes has struggled to keep up with Red Bull and currently sits in fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship. The drivers have expressed concerns about the car’s performance in high-speed corners, and Wolff acknowledges that there is a fundamental issue that needs to be addressed. Mercedes plans to conduct tests in Melbourne to better understand the issues they are facing and make necessary upgrades. Wolff is hopeful that they will see progress in the next race in Melbourne and that their findings will guide their development in the future. Despite a strong start in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia, Mercedes has not been able to fulfill their initial promise and is seeking to maximize their car’s potential in each race. They are eager to showcase their capabilities at Albert Park and are excited to return to the city and their passionate fan base.