How cockpit position change has played key role in major redesign
Mercedes has not only dialled out a 'spiteful' rear end of W15, it also appears to have changed its new Formula 1 car in an area that Lewis Hamilton felt was a problem. While Hamilton had endured the tricky rear of the W14 that left him lacking confidence at times, he was also not happy last year with the seating position. Speaking during the early 2023 races, Hamilton said: “I don't know if people know, but we sit closer to the front wheels than all the other drivers.
The peculiar positioning of the upper SIS, which required its own fairing in 2022/23, has also resulted in a new home being found for them, further back than before and, like the rest of the field, Mercedes now has its SIS enclosed within the main sidepod bodywork. Furthermore, the team has made a switch to push-rod rear suspension, which is now packaged differently alongside the redesigned gearbox package and which ties in with the other changes made ahead of it.
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