In Monaco, the W15 was equipped with an enhanced front wing by Mercedes.
Toto Wolff has said Mercedes will look to build on an “encouraging weekend” from the Monaco Grand Prix with further upgrades in Canada.
Both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will carry the upgraded front wing that Russell carried in Monte Carlo, but the Mercedes team principal also confirmed the team will add “some other development items” in Canada this weekend.
Toto Wolff confirms further Mercedes updates for Canadian Grand Prix
In the previous race, Russell secured fifth place while Hamilton achieved seventh place. During the free practice session in Monaco, Hamilton displayed an impressive performance using the old-spec front wing.
But with Russell having impressed in qualifying and the race with the new specification, Hamilton estimating that the new wing was worth two tenths of a second over the all-important qualifying lap around Monte Carlo, both drivers will receive the updated part this time around.
Mercedes gained some advantage from this, but Wolff is confident that the new wing and additional parts could provide an even “greater benefit” in the upcoming circuits, helping them to narrow the gap with their competitors.
“Wolff shared that our weekend in Monaco was filled with encouragement,” said Wolff.
We persevered in making significant advancements with our car, enhancing its overall equilibrium and getting closer to the competitors ahead.
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In Canada, both drivers will be equipped with the latest front wing, along with additional development components for this particular race.
“It provided a modest improvement in lap times through the narrow streets of the Principality and is expected to deliver even greater advantages in the upcoming circuits.”
Having said that, the competition at the forefront of the field is extremely fierce. The field has become more concentrated, and we are fully aware that others will continue to enhance their performance.
In order to be competitive, we must persistently put in maximum effort and dedication.
The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve is an exceptional race track that combines a variety of low-speed corners and high-speed straights, resulting in exhilarating racing experiences.
Returning to Montreal is always a pleasure for us due to the immense passion of the F1 fans. Throughout the years, we have cherished numerous memorable experiences there, and we hope to create new ones this weekend.
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