Formula 1: Mercedes presented the fascinating W14 to bring Lewis Hamilton into eternity

The group Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1that of the seven-time English world champion Lewis Hamilton and his compatriot George Russellpresented this Wednesday at Silverstone the W14 E Performance, its new single-seater, with which they want to “fight again for the World Championship”, according to the team principal, the Austrian Toto Wolff.

Hamilton and Russell will team up again for the second consecutive year, with the German Mick Schumacher as the third driver of a team that, after setting the finishing line of victory in the previous eight, stopped scoring last year Constructors’ World Championshipwhich he took Red Bulla team for which the Dutch Max Verstappen He revalidated the drivers’ title.

“Our hopes and expectations are always that we can fight for a World Cup. However, our competitors were very strong last year and we are catching up.”said Wolff referring to last season, in which the German team finished third in the team standings and was able to celebrate only one victory: the one achieved by Russell -who turned 25 this Wednesday and who finished fourth in the race- at San Paul (Brazil).

“Rushing forward requires resilience, teamwork and determination. We rise to every challenge, put the team first and will leave no stone unturned in the pursuit for every millisecond”added the Viennese manager.

“Last year was difficult, but we learned a lot. I hope 2023 proves this and we can improve the car package. We have never been able to unlock the car and release all its downforce to the ground, even though we were improving throughout the season.”Wolff explained about a season where Hamilton -that the previous year had given up the throne only on the last lap of the last race (in Abu Dhabi)- did not score a single win, for the first time since he raced in the premier class, in which he debuted in 2007.

Hamilton, 38, also showed optimism commenting that after being “a part of this team for over a decade”, everyone’s efforts “never fail to” amaze him.

“Seeing the evolution of the car and the changes it has made is fascinating. We have redesigned, optimized and innovated many parts of the car and that is impressive. And I love the new livery!”underlined the spectacular and eccentric champion from Stevenage, holder of the absolute record for victories and podiums in Formula 1 (103 and 191 respectively).

“I can’t wait to compete again. I feel calm, energetic and my concentration sharpens. I’m ready to do whatever it takes to win“Hamilton pointed out. Yes, the Briton is looking to win another title to become the only winner in the history of the world’s biggest motorsport circus. For now he shares the throne with the German michael schumacher, with seven crowns each and two more than the mythical Argentine Juan Manuel Fangio.

Source: EFE