Lewis Hamilton’s recent announcement of his move to Ferrari in 2025 has caused a significant upheaval in the world of Formula 1. As a seven-time world champion, Hamilton’s decision has sent shockwaves through the driver market. With the 2024 season just on the horizon, Toto Wolff, the team boss at Mercedes, remains steadfast in his belief that nothing has changed for his team.
Wolff and his team at Mercedes are approaching the upcoming season with the same mindset as they have in the past. Their objective remains unchanged – to maximize their potential at every race weekend. Wolff recently emphasized this point, stating that their primary focus is on delivering their best performance during the 2024 F1 season, despite Hamilton’s impending departure.
While Wolff asserts that Hamilton’s departure has not impacted their preparations for the 2024 season, it remains uncertain how competitive their car, the W15, will be this year. Mercedes has struggled to match the performance of Red Bull in recent years, and their 2023 challenger proved to be a formidable car to master. In contrast to Red Bull’s impressive 860 points, Mercedes only managed to accumulate 409 points last season.
Nevertheless, a new season brings fresh opportunities for Mercedes to turn the tide. The 2024 F1 testing is about to commence, providing a clearer indication of where each team stands in relation to one another. If Mercedes’s W15 proves to be formidable, they could potentially contend for the highly coveted World Championship title.
According to a report by firstsportz.com
