Hamilton makes his debut in Mercedes’ new W14 RaceFans

Lewis Hamilton used Mercedes’ new automotive for the primary time within the 2023 Components 1 season.

The seven-time world champion tried out the W14 at Silverstone, the place the staff held a taking pictures day that allowed them to finish the 100km run within the automotive.

Hamilton’s teammate, George Russell, who shook the automotive yesterday, ran by way of the primary half of the day. It rained on the monitor all through the day and the staff began operating utilizing full moist climate tires.

Each drivers have been already again on the monitor after they examined tires for Pirelli in Jerez, Spain, in early February. Hamilton mentioned he felt in good condition as a result of he “did not take too many breaks” from coaching over the winter.

“I obtained within the automotive, I did 160 laps in Jerez and I felt good,” he instructed the media, together with RaceFans, yesterday. “As all the time, the again of your neck all the time hurts after the primary day of operating and then you definitely get used to it.

“After the primary days of operating, I am positive your physique remains to be getting used to the forces, as a result of the automotive is anticipated to be sooner this 12 months. Sure, however by no means simply control the ball, however nonetheless attempt to take pleasure in your time to be across the group you are with.”