The head of the Lewis Hamilton team begins with concerns about the performance that the new car will perform at the Canadian GP
Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal poses a new challenge for Toto Wolff and his Mercedes F1 team. The German formation faces an acid test with its 2023 car, and all eyes are on its performance at the legendary Canadian track. Thus, Mercedes F1 exhibited a solid performance at the Spanish Grand Prix, where it managed to occupy second and third place with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, respectively.
This impressive performance comes after the introducing significant improvements to your car during the previous round in Monaco. These achievements are not the product of chance, but of sustained effort and exceptional teamwork. Similarly, the improvements introduced in Monaco have paid off and, according to Wolff, constitute a new starting point for Mercedes. The positive evolution of the car offers an optimistic outlook for the upcoming challenges.
The adaptability of the car to different circuits: a pending task
The Mercedes F1 Team is aware that each track presents specific challenges depending on all its features. The Barcelona circuit, for example, was adapted to the characteristics of his car. However, according to Wolff, the situation in Canada could be very different. However, Red Bull remains the rival to beat for Mercedes.
Right now, the existing gap is considerable and it will take a lot of work and effort to reduce it. Despite this, Wolff and his team are determined to rise to the challenge. Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, with its long straights and low-speed corners, presents an additional challenge for the racing car. Mercedes. Unlike Barcelona, this layout might not favor the car’s performance as much.
The valuable contribution of Mick Schumacher to the Mercedes team
Regardless of the challenges posed by the Montreal circuit, Wolff and his team have a clear objective: to maximize the result. No matter the actual performance of the car over the weekend, the team is determined to get the most out of the race. A proof that they have been showing in the last grand prix where they have achieved good positions.
Finally, It is worth noting the contribution of Mick Schumacher, Mercedes reserve driver who got his first opportunity to drive the W14 car at a Pirelli seasonal test in Barcelona. His work in the simulator has proven useful in the quest for better lap times, making him a valuable member of the Mercedes team.