Mercedes is already aiming for revenge. Despite adding its eighth consecutive title as the best constructor on the Formula 1 grid, the German brand arrives with the greatest motivation for this new era of the championship. Having already overcome Abu Dhabi, the team presents its new W13 this Friday, the car of the revolution that Lewis Hamilton will wear in his great comeback. The Briton has not spoken of any minor since the appointment that closed the 2021 season and, therefore, the expectation is maximum before what he can say after two months of absolute silence. In fact, it has not reappeared on networks until just a few weeks ago. A total disconnection to face a new fight with Max Verstappen for the title.
To the other side, Mercedes debuts a new driver. The departure of Valtteri Bottas has left a gap that he now occupies George Russel, the manufacturer’s new commitment to young riders, with great expectations for the future. The 24-year-old, also British, will make his debut in 2022 as an official driver, although it will not be the first time he has climbed into a team car. In fact, he was in charge of replacing his now teammate, Hamilton, when he tested positive for COVID at the end of the 2020 season. And the feelings he left behind were very good. He was able to win the race at Sakhir, but a pit stop and a puncture left him out of the running. Now, with a new era and many regulation changes, Mercedes is ready to fight. The war is served and the days are already counted to start a new battle on the track, where Hamilton likes to talk.