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Toto Wolff sets Lewis Hamilton objective in three-step W15 plan

After a rocky start to the 2024 Formula 1 season, Mercedes has seen a resurgence thanks to significant upgrades introduced for the Monaco Grand Prix. These enhancements, particularly a redesigned front wing, have revitalized the performance of the W15, allowing the team to tap into its potential more effectively.

Despite this turnaround, the season has been marked by fluctuations for nearly every team—except for McLaren—who have experienced a mix of successes and setbacks largely influenced by their upgrade strategies. Following a promising period where Mercedes claimed three victories in four races leading up to the summer break, the team faced a stark decline. In the subsequent four races, they managed just one podium finish, causing them to lose valuable ground to rivals Ferrari. Currently, Mercedes finds itself trailing the Scuderia by 112 points, which has significantly hampered their aspirations of finishing the season strongly.

Nevertheless, there remain critical objectives for Mercedes in the final six races of the championship, commencing with the United States Grand Prix in Austin. Team principal Toto Wolff expressed the urgency of this upcoming stretch, highlighting that the next eight weeks will be crucial for the team’s performance and morale. “This weekend marks the start of an intense run to the end of the year,” he stated, referring to the compact schedule ahead, which includes six races leading up to the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Although Mercedes is not in contention for the championship titles this year, Wolff emphasized the importance of fighting for every remaining race. “There is still plenty to fight for and the opportunity