Hamilton notes area Mercedes must improve to fight top three
Mercedes has endured an underwhelming start to the current season as it lies a distant fourth in the Constructors’ Championship with zero podiums in eight rounds.
The German marque had experienced trouble getting to grips with an inconsistent W15, but updates to its revised car in recent races have issued renewed optimism.
Hamilton, who will leave to move to Ferrari in 2025, has commended the relentless work ethic on show that is enabling Mercedes to edge closer to the leading three.
“The car’s continuing to improve, I think everyone’s taking a step closer to the Red Bulls and I think that’s been really positive,” Hamilton said.
“Increasingly proud of everyone back at the factory, resilient, everyone focused and head down, morale’s great, hoping we can get closer to these guys and compete at the front.”
Hamilton is convinced a first top-three finish this term is within touching distance, as he revealed he will have the upgraded front wing he opted not to use in Monaco.
Asked whether a podium was a realistic target, Hamilton, who boasts a record-equalling seven wins at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, replied: “I don’t think it’s far away.
“So we’ve got the upgrade, both cars have it this weekend, looking forward to how that is on track.”
Mercedes has been in catch-up mode since the unexpected bouncing prevalent with ground effect cars saw its ‘zeropod’ concept unable to deliver the expected pace.
