Mercedes F1 car “annoyingly dead” in the middle of corners

With the German manufacturer having realised it has taken the wrong approach with its 2023 car, having been too cautious with its ride height target, the team has been chasing solutions to get it closer to the front of the grid. 

And while more downforce would not go amiss, its technical director James Allison has said a particular effort has been thrown at trying to improve the handling and balance of the W14. 

He said that the through-corner…