Lewis Hamilton feels ‘comfortable and excited’ after the Mercedes W14 shakedown in Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton is encouraged with the performance of the Mercedes W14 on filming day.
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Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes W14
The Mercedes W14 finally hit the track at Silverstone on the same day as the car’s launch. Lewis Hamilton has prepared extensively for the 2023 F1 season as the British driver aims to fight back after a winless year in the sport. Hamilton left the Silverstone circuit satisfied with the running on the filming day.
Lewis Hamilton expressed the moment’s significance as the team’s efforts over the winter break finally paid off. Lewis stated, “It has been great to get up and running with the W14. It is always a much-anticipated moment for everyone at the factory that has been working so hard.” Hamilton further expressed his gratitude towards the hard-working team at the Brackley Mercedes base. He said, “I’m incredibly grateful for all the effort that has gone in.”
Lewis Hamilton further described the filming day as the team managed to get insights into W14. Lewis said, “The day has been smooth; we got through a good program, and we’ve come away with some useful findings.” The 38-year-old stated his enthusiasm for Pre-season testing after driving the 2023 challenger. Hamilton said, “I generally felt comfortable in the car and I’m excited to get going in Bahrain.”
“So far, so good,” George Russell is pleased with Mercedes W14
George Russell left Silverstone feeling encouraged after driving the Mercedes W14. Russell spoke about the damp conditions on the filming day. The 25-year-old said, “It’s great to get on track with the W14. It was very cold and greasy out there.” George mentioned that he and Lewis Hamilton could complete the desired running. He stated, “the car ran smoothly, and we completed all the laps we are permitted to do.”
However, Russell was cautious about the team’s prospects before Pre-season testing. The former Williams driver said, “We know pre-season testing in Bahrain will be the first real test of the car. Nevertheless, it looks great out on circuit and the feeling from within the car is so far, so good.”
Thus, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell are happy with the Mercedes W14. The Silver Arrows have worked on solving the issues faced by the previous year’s car and focused on its core strengths. Although, for now, the team remains in the dark regarding its position in the pecking order. Subsequently, the team will keep a keen eye on its rivals during the Pre-season test in Bahrain.
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