Formula 1 teams have been busy making significant design changes to their cars ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. From Mercedes’ revised front suspension and wing to Red Bull’s new rear wing and Sauber’s beam wing updates, these technical innovations demonstrate the relentless pursuit of performance in the sport.
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As Mercedes looks to revive its Formula 1 fortunes in 2024, Lewis Hamilton has highlighted the importance of mastering corner balance as the key to catching up with the leading teams. The seven-time champion believes that addressing this area will be vital for the German marque to contend with its rivals and secure a podium finish, with the team currently sitting fourth in the Constructors’ Championship.
With the 2026 Formula 1 season on the horizon, Mercedes is feeling confident about its ability to develop a class-leading power unit that could propel the team to renewed dominance under the upcoming regulatory changes. The team’s wealth of experience, progress in recent years, and expertise in emerging technologies like sustainable fuels position Mercedes for success in the new era.
Mercedes believes it will only get a true measure of the progress made from its recent Formula 1 upgrades at the upcoming Spanish Grand Prix, as the team looks to bounce back from a disappointing start to the season and continue bridging the gap to its rivals.
Mercedes’ Team Principal Toto Wolff is facing growing scrutiny over his post-race analysis as the team’s winless streak continues. With the Canadian GP on the horizon, Mercedes must prove their updated car can deliver results and end their drought, or risk further questions about their design concepts and Wolff’s leadership.
Esteban Ocon’s Formula 1 future is up in the air as the 2023 season enters its final stretch. The French driver currently racing for Alpine will leave the team at the end of the year, and his options for the 2025 season are limited. Ocon’s management team, led by Toto Wolff, will play a crucial role in securing him a competitive seat for the future.