Hamilton knew of Mercedes’ 2023 F1 car “challenges” from first drive

His comments echo those the seven-time world champion made after his first run in the troubled W13 last season in what turned out to be his first winless campaign in F1.

However Hamilton says that the team is in much better shape as the porpoising that afflicted the old car is now absent, making it easier to push on with performance development.

“I knew from the moment I drove the car where we were, and the challenges that we would be facing,” said Hamilton.

“On…