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Anthony Davidson of Sky F1 talks about his job as a Mercedes simulator driver and how he assists in providing the drivers with several setup options during a race weekend.

Toto Wolff, who pointed out Mercedes’s largest vulnerability, wants the team to take the lessons learned from the Australian Grand Prix to drive its development goals for the remainder of the season.

Mercedes battled through the fast-paced Sector 1 and could only manage sixth and ninth place in the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this past weekend. Lewis Hamilton lamented a lack of rear stability all weekend long.

Although Wolff has called the W15 package’s high-speed shortcomings a “fundamental issue” that the team needs to resolve, the package is stronger in low- and medium-speed bends.

Australia proved to be one of Mercedes’ strongest races in the poor 2023 season, with a two-three on the grid before Hamilton finished second to Max Verstappen while George Russell retired due to engine failure.

Wolff is eager for Mercedes to collect data at a track that combines fast and medium-speed turns so that it may direct its development efforts back to the Albert Park circuit.

Since Jeddah, we have been diligently working to expand on the knowledge gained from the first two races, according to Wolff.

“The W15 has promise, but there are definitely places for development. We’ve looked competitive in low- and medium-speed turns, but our high-speed performance hasn’t been great thus far.

We have been putting a lot of effort into figuring out why our performance hasn’t lived up to our expectations. Enhancing that is a primary goal.

“We want to start moving forward for Melbourne, and the work we accomplish there will direct our progress in the coming weeks.

“It’s wonderful to sense the vigor and resolve coursing through the factories as we strive to realize the car’s full potential.