F1 News: Mercedes Director Has High Hopes For W14 Upgrades In Hungarian Grand Prix
In the recently held British Grand Prix, Mercedes premiered an updated front wing on their W14, expecting improved performance. Despite the anticipated launch, results at Silverstone fell short of expectations, with drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Russell managing to secure third and fifth places, respectively.
Meanwhile, the McLaren teams improved upgrades saw them outpace Mercedes with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri crossing the line in second and fourth, respectively. However, James Allison, Mercedes' technical director, voiced optimism for an improved performance at the upcoming Hungarian Grand Prix.
Allison commented:
"The specific characteristics of this new front-wing that we are excited about, is that it should improve the balance and performance of the car through the slower range of the corners.
"Now, Silverstone is famous for lots of things but lots and lots of slow corners is not one of them. In the slower parts of that track, we were looking pretty decently competitive.
"I guess it will only be when we get to Hungary, which is a track made up almost entirely of slower stuff, that we'll get to know for sure.
"Early signs are promising, the new front wing seemed to do what we expected and hopefully it will bring us more at tracks which have a wider range of slow corners."
Despite the Silverstone results, Mercedes, it seems, is banking on the new front wing to enhance their performance on slower tracks. Hungary, with its slower corners, might be the true proving ground for Mercedes' latest upgrade.
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