Mercedes aims for progress with front wing upgrade at Canadian GP

Monaco performance

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff acknowledges the team had an "encouraging weekend" at the Monaco Grand Prix, where they continued to make solid progress with the W15 car's overall balance, closing the gap to their rivals.

Front wing upgrade

Both George Russell and Lewis Hamilton will carry the upgraded front wing that Russell ran in Monaco.

Wolff confirms the new front wing offered a small lap time gain in Monaco and should provide greater benefits on upcoming circuits.

Additional updates

Alongside the front wing upgrade, Wolff states that Mercedes will introduce "some other development items" for the Canadian Grand Prix, as they aim to find their way closer to their competitors.

Hamilton's impression

Lewis Hamilton estimated the new front wing was worth two-tenths of a second per lap in Monaco's all-important qualifying session, highlighting the potential performance gain from the upgrade.

Closing the gap

While the progress isn't yet reflecting in positions, Wolff believes that if Mercedes can continue closing the gap to the fastest cars, improved results will follow.

He acknowledges the competitive nature at the front and the need for continued hard work to get into the mix.

Circuit Gilles Villeneuve

Wolff praises the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, describing it as a brilliant track that offers a mix of low-speed corners and high-speed straights, making for great racing.

He expresses the team's enjoyment of returning to Montreal due to the passionate fans and their historical success at the circuit.

Continued Development

Wolff emphasizes that the picture at the front of the field is incredibly competitive, with the field compressed and rivals continuing to improve.

He stresses the need for Mercedes to continue working hard and diligently to get themselves into the mix.