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Mercedes technical director James Allison has claimed that the performance of the team\u2019s latest upgrade package is very encouraging in what has been a critical step forward for Lewis Hamilton\u2019s 2024 season preparations.<\/p>\n
The Silver Arrows have struggled to make consistent progress in the development race relative to newly-crowned, back-to-back constructor champions Red Bull this season with McLaren and Ferrari a constant threat to Hamilton and team-mate George Russell this season.<\/p>\n
However, in Austin two weeks ago the team introduced a new floor upgrade that will play a major role in shaping the development of the W15 – next season\u2019s challenger. This upgrade has been immediately successful, allowing Hamilton to finish second on track at both the United States and Mexican Grands Prix.<\/p>\n
Addressing the upgrades after the Mexican GP, Allison explained: \u201cWell, if we look at the performance in Austin, and we look at the performance here [in Mexico], being able to race cars like McLaren, Ferrari effectively, we\u2019d say that the track data is definitely suggesting that we\u2019ve made a forward step.<\/p>\n
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