Mercedes W15

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Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 E Performance
Lewis Hamilton 2024 Chinese GP.jpg
A W15 driven by Hamilton during the Chinese Grand Prix.
Category Formula One
Designer(s)
  • James Allison (Technical Director)
  • John Owen (Car Design Director)
  • Jarrod Murphy (Aerodynamics Director)
  • David Nelson (Performance Director)
  • Ashley Way (Chief Engineer)
  • Giacomo Tortora (Engineering Director)
  • Emiliano Giangiulio (Head of Vehicle Performance)
  • Gioacchino Vino (Chief Aerodynamicist)
    Hywel Thomas (Lead Power Unit Designer)
Predecessor Mercedes W14
Technical specifications [1]
Suspension (front)Carbon fibre wishbone and pushrod-activated springs and dampers
Suspension (rear)Carbon fibre wishbone and pullrod-activated inboard springs and dampers
Lengthover 5,000 mm (197 in)
Width2,000 mm (79 in)
Height950 mm (37 in)
Engine Mercedes-AMG F1 M15 E Performance
1.6 L (98 cu in) direct injection V6 turbocharged engine limited to 15,000 RPM in a mid-mounted, rear-wheel drive layout
Electric motor Motor Generator Unit Kinetic (MGU-K) and thermal energy recovery systems
Transmission 8-speed hydraulic actuated semi automatic sequential gearbox, + 1 reverse gear
Weight798 kg (1,759 lb)
Fuel Petronas Primax
Lubricants Petronas Tutela
Tyres
with BBS forged magnesium wheels: 18"
Competition history
Notable entrants Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team
Notable drivers
Debut 2024 Bahrain Grand Prix
Last event 2024 Canadian Grand Prix
RacesWins Podiums Poles F/Laps
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The Mercedes-AMG F1 W15 E Performance, commonly referred to as the Mercedes W15, is a Formula One racing car designed and built by the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team to compete in the 2024 Formula One World Championship. [1] This is the first Mercedes Formula One car fully designed by British designer and engineer James Allison since he returned to his previous position as Technical Director of Mercedes-AMG F1, swapping jobs with Mike Elliott, who had taken his place earlier. [2] The car is driven by returning drivers George Russell and 7-time FIA Formula One World Champion Lewis Hamilton, who is in his final season with the team. [3] [4]

Contents

Background and design

Mercedes endured a difficult 2023 season with the W14, where they finished second behind Red Bull with 451 points adrift, and barely able to keep second place ahead of Ferrari by 3 points. [5]

Team Principal Toto Wolff stated that the team would change the concept for the W15, including the way they laid out the chassis, the weight, and the airflow. Wolff added that changing almost all components could be the best shot for the team to contend in front in 2024. [6] Before heading into the off-season break, Hamilton stated the mood in Brackley and Brixworth camps were "positive", and he had an opportunity to check the progress of the W15's development in their wind tunnel, despite unable to pinpoint on where the team is with the new car. [7]

Technical Director James Allison labelled the W15 project as "ambitious" and stated the team had made a lot of progress with the car over the winter. [8] Allison later clarified that the late introduction of sidepods starting from the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix wasn't the main feature that sealed their shortcomings in 2023, and added that the W15 will look significantly different from its predecessors. [9] Wolff recounted that the team's simulator driver, Anthony Davidson, tested the W15 in the simulator driving it in Melbourne and spoke favorably of the results, stating "The car felt like a proper car in two years." [10]

In February 2024, Hamilton announced that the 2024 season would be his last with Mercedes as he would depart to Ferrari in the following season, meaning that the W15 would be the last car he drove for the Silver Arrows. [3]

The W15 was unveiled at Silverstone Circuit on 14 February and was livestreamed on the team's YouTube channel. The car sported a mostly bare carbon fibre and black livery, though with a silver nose cone and their title sponsor, Petronas' teal as an accent colour. [11] From the technical side, the car had a different sidepod shape, and the team opted to make the switch from pull-rod suspension into push-rod suspension system. The team focused on resolving W14's unpredictable axle issue over the winter to make sure the same issue didn't happen on the W15. Another notable feature is that the team pushed the cockpit position a bit further back, something that Hamilton has been vocal about starting from their 2022 car. [12] Hamilton and Russell drove in a brief 15 km demo day at Silverstone with the first proper running held as part of their 200 km filming day in Bahrain, before pre-season testing commenced. [13]

Season summary

Pre-season testing

Pre-season testing commenced on 21 February with Russell having the entire day for himself. Russell set the sixth fastest lap for the morning but would end up as the 12th fastest for the afternoon session. [14] Russell stated "The W15 felt nicer to drive compared to the W14. We will continue to maximize our time here to gather data to find the sweet spot." [15]

On Day 2, Hamilton completed over 100 laps and clocked in the third fastest time as the session went to a close. [16] After his testing duties, Hamilton confirmed his teammate's positive reception of the car and admitted that he enjoyed a productive day of testing. [17]

The team ended their pre-season testing on a good note with Russell finishing second fastest. Both drivers found the car much more stable and more predictable compared to its predecessor. Trackside engineering chief Andrew Shovlin was encouraged by the strong showing during the pre-season testing. Shovlin stated "The team has put in a lot of work to address the handling issues with the W14. So it's great to see that we have put these issues behind us." [18]

Opening rounds

The record-breaking season kicked off in Bahrain with the team setting a 1–2 in FP2. [19] Mercedes had a mixed qualifying session as Russell qualified third while Hamilton was in distant ninth. [20] However, the race itself wasn't any better as Russell ended up fifth after suffering a power unit heating issue which required him to lift and coast. Hamilton finished the race in seventh after suffering an issue with his seat. Wolff claimed the team was losing around 0.5 seconds per lap due to the engine issue, which also hampered their customer team, Williams. [21]

In the FP2 of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Mercedes were fined €15.000 for failing to inform Hamilton of the incoming Logan Sargeant in the Williams, which resulted in a near miss between the two. Hamilton himself received a reprimand from the stewards. [22] Russell and Hamilton locked up the fourth row with the former starting from seventh. [23] Hamilton gambled by not pitting due to an early safety car, running as high as third at some point and defending the charging Oscar Piastri in the McLaren for 20 laps. Russell finished the race in sixth, 40 seconds behind winner Max Verstappen. Hamilton's seventh and ninth place finish marked his worst-ever start into the season since 2009. Hamilton stated, "It's definitely not fun finishing ninth despite I'm pushing as hard as I could, but we were lacking in the high-speed sections." [24]

In the Australian Grand Prix, Hamilton was knocked out of Q2 in Australia for the first time since its 2010 edition. Russell meanwhile qualified seventh, maintaining his Q3 appearance for the third consecutive race weekends. [25] The race marked the first double DNF for the team since the 2018 Austrian Grand Prix. Hamilton retired early due to a power unit failure while Russell crashed out in a penultimate lap incident with Fernando Alonso. Their lackluster Melbourne showing made Wolff "wanted to punch himself in the nose." [26]

In Japan, Hamilton out-qualified Russell for the first time in 2024 with the former starting from seventh, while the latter from ninth. [27] During the race Hamilton radioed his race engineer Peter Bonnington to ask whether he should let Russell by, which he promptly done so. The final classification was the reverse of the duo's starting grid. [28]

At the sprint qualifying of the Chinese Grand Prix, Hamilton put the W15 on the front row behind Lando Norris, while Russell was knocked out in Q2 and had to start from 11th. [29] During the sprint race, Hamilton overtook Norris in the first corner and held the lead for a couple of laps before being overtaken by Verstappen. Hamilton finished the sprint in second place, his highest result of any race in 2024 to date. Russell finished eighth for a singular point. [30] Hamilton was knocked out in Q1 for the main race started the race from 18th. Russell had a better qualifying session and started the race from eighth on the grid. [31] During the race, Hamilton recovered to finish ninth and Russell in sixth. The team confirmed they will bring upgrades to Miami. [32]

In the Miami sprint weekend, Russell and Hamilton were knocked out on SQ2 and started the sprint race from 11th and 12th on the grid respectively. [33] Mercedes went scoreless in the sprint after Hamilton was penalized by the stewards with a 20-second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane during a Safety Car period, dropping him to 16th. Russell finished the sprint in 12th, outside the top 8 points-scoring places. [34] Hamilton finished the main race in sixth, with Russell finishing eighth. [35]

European and Canadian rounds

Mercedes brought upgrades for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix consisting of a revised floor and brake duct, and a new rear and beam wing. [36] Russell grabbed sixth in qualifying with the RB of Yuki Tsunoda splitting him with Hamilton in eighth. [37] Hamilton took seventh at the start, but both Mercedes drivers endured a quiet afternoon unable to make much impression on the cars ahead of them. Russell was pitted late for a new set of mediums, effectively swapping positions with Hamilton, with the former finishing behind but with the fastest lap at hand. [38]

Complete Formula One results

Key
Key
ColourResult
GoldWinner
SilverSecond place
BronzeThird place
GreenOther points position
BlueOther classified position
Not classified, finished (NC)
PurpleNot classified, retired (Ret)
RedDid not qualify (DNQ)
BlackDisqualified (DSQ)
WhiteDid not start (DNS)
Race cancelled (C)
BlankDid not practice (DNP)
Excluded (EX)
Did not arrive (DNA)
Withdrawn (WD)
Did not enter (empty cell)
AnnotationMeaning
P Pole position
F Fastest lap
Superscript
number		Points-scoring position
in sprint
YearEntrantPower unitTyresDriver nameGrands PrixPointsWCC pos.
BHR SAU AUS JPN CHN MIA EMI MON CAN ESP AUT GBR HUN BEL NED ITA AZE SIN USA MXC SAP LVG QAT ABU
2024 Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Mercedes-AMG F1 M15 P Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Lewis Hamilton 79Ret992667F4F124*4th*
Flag of the United Kingdom.svg George Russell 5617†76887F53P
Reference: [39] [40]

* Season still in progress.

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