Toto Wolff: Mercedes changing “almost every component” with 2024 F1 car

After enduring their first winless camp꧑aign since 2011, Me🙈rcedes will introduce an entirely new car concept for next year.
Mercedes started F1 2023 retained tඣheir infamous zero-pod design but it was removed within just a couple of months for the Monaco Gra🏅nd Prix.
While Mercedes’ form did improve, thus securing second in the standings, theyꦉ struggled to reach the heights of McLaren, Aston Martin or Ferrari in challenging Red Bull.
Speaking after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Wolff confirmed Mercedes will make substantial changes to the 🔴chassis layout, weight distribution ꦰand airflow as part of the new concept.
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“That's why today I sit here with a bittersweet feeling that we ha✅ve won P2 today but lost P1,” he said.

“So we are changing the concept, we are completely moving away from how we laid out the chassis, the weight distribution, the airflow, I mean literally there is almost every component that has been changed because only by doing that do we 𝓰have a chance.
“We could get it wrong also, so between not gaining what we expect to catching up, making𒆙 a big step and competing at the front, everyt𝕴hing is possible.
“If you ask me🌳 today, there is always scepticism, but that is the mentality in the team that pushes us forward to never give up."

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