Toto Wolff says Mercedes is hoping its improve for america Grand Prix will permit it to finish the season in sturdy trend and log off its partnership with Lewis Hamilton on a excessive.
Hamilton is shifting to Ferrari in 2025 having been a part of the Mercedes crew since 2013, successful six of his seven drivers’ championships with the crew. Mercedes will probably be bringing its ultimate improvement package deal of the yr to Circuit of the Americas this weekend, and Wolff says the goal is for it to make the crew extra aggressive in each the quick and long-term, but additionally give Hamilton an opportunity of including to this season’s two victories.
“This weekend marks the beginning of an intense run to the tip of the yr,” Wolff stated. “We now have six races over the subsequent eight weeks, ending with the season finale in Abu Dhabi. Though we aren’t in competition for the championships, there’s nonetheless a lot to combat for and the chance to create a number of highlights alongside the way in which. We wish to finish this yr as strongly as potential, construct momentum for 2025, and bid farewell to Lewis in one of the simplest ways potential.
“We now have subsequently been arduous at work since Singapore analyzing our efficiency and the way we will enhance. We convey our ultimate replace package deal of the season to Texas and our goal is to shut the hole to the entrance. It is going to additionally present helpful data that may assist information our improvement route for 2025.”
Final yr’s race in Austin noticed Hamilton within the combine for victory solely to be disqualified post-race for having extreme put on on his plank, and Wolff says Mercedes must be cautious of its set-up as a result of reality it can solely have one follow session to dial in its improve.
“The Dash format returns this weekend, and we must be at our greatest to introduce the replace package deal successfully. The Circuit of the Americas is a unbelievable observe however one which caught us out final yr. Its high-speed format, mixed with its bumpy floor, make it a problem for each the automotive and driver. It’s one we’re wanting ahead to.”
