Mercedes bringing new floor in Austin with an eye on 2024

Mercedes have insisted that any development they will do on their current F1 car, the W14, will be done with the aim to gain more knowledge with the aim to have an advantage in their 2024 season development.

Their Technical Director, James Allison, recently said it was very important to get their sums right with next year's W15, keeping in mind the new regulations set for 2026.

As such, a new floor for the W14 this weekend in Austin, comes in line with the eight-time F1 Constructors' Champions' plans to recover from their slump.

After a frustrating Qatar Grand Prix saw Lewis Hamilton and George Russell crash on the opening lap, the former retiring on the spot, Wolff was looking ahead to the United States Grand Prix in Austin this weekend.

Wolff said: "We have a busy couple of weeks coming up as the season heads towards its conclusion, starting with a triple-header in the USA, Mexico and Brazil.

"The last round in Qatar was a case of what might have been," he lamented. "As a team, you never want to see your cars collide. It was frustrating to leave a lot of points on the table, particularly as the pace of the car was strong.

"It was encouraging though to see how the drivers and the team reacted. Both Lewis and George know the team comes first and do not ever intend to jeopardise that. I am sure we will all grow from this moment. We're now focused on Austin and making sure we get the most out of each upcoming weekend," Wolff explained.

Looking at this weekend's race, the Austrian added: "It's always great to race at the Circuit of the Americas. There's a fantastic atmosphere and the city welcomes F1 with open arms. COTA is one of the most challenging modern tracks and a real thrill for the drivers.

"We'll be bringing a modified floor, which is the last significant update we will take to the track this year. It will hopefully bring a small gain but more importantly, is another milestone in setting our development path for W15.

"The battle for second in the Constructors' has become more intense in recent races. We will keep our heads down, keep pushing and aim to score as many points as we can to increase our advantage," Wolff concluded.

Mercedes are now looking to fend off Ferrari, who are 28 points behind in them in the 2023 Constructors' Championship as they fight for runner up position behind Champions Red Bull.