Lewis Hamilton has not won a race in Formula 1 since the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.
The seven-time world champion says that Mercedes is making progress after their relatively successful performances in the last few races. Hamilton finished fourth during FP1 of the Canadian GP yesterday.
Mercedes has been struggling to compete against Ferrari, McLaren, and Red Bull. Currently, they are ranked as the fourth fastest team in terms of race pace. However, the team showed promising signs during the Monaco GP, which created opportunities for them in Montreal.
Mercedes is using new updates on the front wing on the cars of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell in hopes of improving their speed in Montreal. Russell’s W15 had already tested the new front wing in Monaco and had positive results in qualifying.
Although Mercedes has not yet secured a podium or a win this season, they are confident in the development of the car for the upcoming races. Russell and Hamilton will do their best to maximize the potential of the W15 in Montreal, aiming to end their winless streak.
George Russell expressed caution regarding the 2026 F1 regulations, which will increase the maximum speed of the cars. The new regulations focus on greater use of electrical energy and reduced weight distribution.
According to the FIA, the 2026 cars will be slightly slower in corners but faster on straights compared to current cars. Therefore, concerns about safety on faster circuits like Jeddah and Baku need to be addressed for the well-being of the drivers.
George Russell ha compartido anteriormente su entusiasmo por los nuevos regulamentos, que tendrán un impacto significativo en la forma en que los equipos trabajan en sus coches y estrategias para las carreras. El piloto británico tiene la esperanza de que estos nuevos regulamentos beneficien a Mercedes mientras luchan por recuperar su posición en la cima de la Fórmula 1.
