Mercedes Set for Performance Boost with Dual Front Wing Upgrades at Canadian GP

Mercedes is set to introduce two variations of their latest front wing, along with additional enhancements, during the Canadian Grand Prix.

At the upcoming F1 Canadian Grand Prix this weekend, both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will be using Mercedes' new front wing, along with "other development items".

At the Monaco Grand Prix, Mercedes unveiled a redesigned front wing, but they only brought a single unit. George Russell received this new part after his teammate Lewis Hamilton suggested he continue using the older version.

Team boss Toto Wolff has announced that both drivers will use the newest version of the wing in Montreal, anticipating it to provide more advantages on future tracks.

Wolff remarked that the team had a promising weekend in Monaco. He mentioned that they made significant strides with their vehicle, enhancing its overall balance and getting closer to the leading competitors. While this improvement hasn't yet translated into higher positions, he expressed confidence that if they keep reducing the gap to the fastest cars, the results will eventually reflect their progress.

"In Canada, both drivers will use the new front wing along with several other enhancements for this race. While it provided a slight improvement in lap times on the narrow tracks of the Principality, it is expected to deliver more significant advantages on future tracks."

In Monaco, Russell secured fifth place while Hamilton came in seventh, positioning Mercedes in fourth place in the constructors’ championship rankings.

Mercedes is currently 180 points behind Red Bull and 88 points behind McLaren, which uses their engines.

"The competition at the forefront of the field is extremely intense," Wolff stated.

"The competition has tightened, and we are fully aware that our rivals will keep getting better. We must keep putting in hard work and effort to stay competitive."

Mercedes' trackside engineering director, Andrew Shovlin, indicated that the team is unlikely to experience the full advantages of the new wing until they reach Barcelona.

Shovlin stated that teams avoid bringing upgrade kits to Monaco due to the circuit's very low-speed characteristics.

"The crowded conditions and brief straightaways make it challenging to assess anything. However, all the data indicates that it was enhancing performance and providing an advantage. George felt positive about the car's handling and noticed it was an improvement."

"We're certainly pleased with the observations we've made so far. We'll gain further insights from the Montreal event, and especially at a circuit like Barcelona, which features a broader variety of cornering speeds, providing a more comprehensive understanding."

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