F1 pundit claims Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes’ W15 is “cursed” 

Mercedes is currently fourth in the 2024 Constructors Championship.

F1 pundit claims Lewis Hamilton believes Mercedes’ W15 is “cursed” 

Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO), Lewis Hamilton retiring from Australian GP due to engine failure (Via @blog_formula1/X)

Mercedes is not off to a decent start this season, and the reason is believed to be its W15. The car that was supposed to be a potent machinery and the one to help the team bring back its glory is now pushing the team’s future into total darkness. With each passing week, the car is becoming agonizingly difficult for the drivers to drive. 

However, the team principal of the Mercedes, Toto Wolff, believes that the car could perform as per expectations if the team takes steps in the right direction. Whether it’s sheer optimism or an analyzed approach, this is where Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton have different opinions.

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Ted Kravitz, an F1 journalist, gave a brief insight on the same on his ‘Ted’s Notebook Show.’

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I think Lewis Hamilton thinks it's cursed with the same bad handing characteristics in the rear of the car that last year's car - and the car the year before it - had as well. Clearly, this car is still not right.
Ted Kravitz said Via SkySports

Mercedes didn’t have much luck with their previous challengers. This year they had high expectations with the W15, which has now turned into an unbearable headache. The team is working hard to understand and resolve its fundamental issues.

Toto Wolff is out to get the best driver for Mercedes next season 

After the news of Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2025 sent shock waves through the F1 world, the significant question that came to light was who would take the place of the seven-time world champion. Mercedes has been outspoken about the various options they have in front of them.

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Toto Wolff (via IMAGO)

After the Australian GP, it seems the Mercedes boss has his eyes set on a particular Spaniard. 

The ones that are available, or that could be interesting for us, they all have arguments in favour of them. Be it the very young ones, be it the very mature ones in the best years. Or Carlos.
Toto Wolff said in an interview with racingnews365.com

Many people in the F1 world believed that moving to Mercedes would be an ideal move for Carlos Sainz. However, after his brilliant showing in Australia, the Spaniard now has a lot of alternatives for the next season and is pretty much in control of his destiny. The upcoming months could prove to be pivotal in deciding where Sainz ends up for the 2025 F1 season.

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