Mercedes’ head of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has admitted that the Silver Arrows didn’t expect George Russell to recover to fourth at the Qatar Grand Prix, after colliding with Lewis Hamilton on the opening lap. Last weekend’s race at the Lusail International Circuit started in the worst way possible for Mercedes, as Hamilton cut across
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Mercedes’ head of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has revealed why George Russell was instructed to let Lewis Hamilton past in the closing laps of last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix. The Silver Arrows struggled in Suzuka last weekend and were a distant fourth in the pecking order, comfortably behind Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari. Hamilton and
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Andrew Shovlin, Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director, has noted significant progress from Ferrari in addressing tyre degradation issues that had previously separated the two teams in Formula 1. Ferrari began the current regulation cycle with a competitive package but faced challenges in managing their SF-23 car, which hampered their race performances despite strong qualifying showings. However,
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Mercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has explained the reason behind Lewis Hamilton’s qualifying struggles this season, with him putting it down to the W14 being “fiddly at times”. Throughout Hamilton’s Formula 1 career, nailing one lap in qualifying has been a speciality of his, as proven by the fact he’s a 104-time pole sitter.
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Mercedes’ head of trackside engineering Andrew Shovlin has revealed that the Silver Arrows are “open-minded” about the concept of their cars going forward, with the outfit “not clinging” to their current design philosophy. The Brackley-based team are already on their current design concept since the start of 2022, after scrapping their ‘zero-sidepod’ concept at the
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Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director, Andrew Shovlin, has faced a challenging question from British broadcaster Ted Kravitz regarding Lewis Hamilton’s performance. Kravitz inquired whether Hamilton could have secured victory in Singapore if Mercedes had allowed him to pass George Russell during the race. In response, Shovlin offered insight into the race dynamics, stating, “I’m sure that
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The Italian Grand Prix at Monza saw an intriguing tyre strategy unfold for Lewis Hamilton as Mercedes opted for an unconventional approach. Starting on the hard compound tire, Hamilton began the race in eighth place, setting him apart from his competitors. Mercedes’ Trackside Engineer Director, Andrew Shovlin, has now provided insights into the rationale behind
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Mercedes is setting its sights on challenging Red Bull for podium positions in Singapore. With Max Verstappen currently on an unprecedented winning streak of ten consecutive victories, Red Bull remains the favourite to dominate the upcoming race. Despite fervent efforts by Ferrari to end Red Bull’s flawless record this season, Verstappen’s blistering pace at Monza
MoreMercedes trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin has revealed that Mercedes are continuing to develop the W14, despite the fact the Silver Arrows’ “entire focus” is on 2024. The Germans have switched their attention to 2024 very early, with them having come to terms with the fact that defeating Red Bull this season just isn’t possible.
MoreGeorge Russell’s ascent to Formula 1 world championship glory is an unshakable belief held by Andrew Shovlin, the trackside engineering director of Mercedes. Shovlin confidently envisions a trajectory for the 25-year-old that mirrors the remarkable journey of Max Verstappen, cementing Russell’s name among the elite champions of the sport. Russell’s impressive journey already includes a
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