Lewis Hamilton’s Trainer Angela Cullen Highlights the Efforts Mercedes Puts Before Every F1 Race

Mercedes had a rollercoaster of a weekend at Monza. Hamilton’s DNF and Bottas’ stunning race to the podium had the Brackley team leave Italy with mixed emotions. However, the team remains as strong as ever, holding on to the top place on the constructor’s board. Hamilton’s best friend and physician explained the effort the team puts in as Mercedes gets ready for the Russian GP.

There is a lot that goes into getting ready for the race weekend as the circus moves cities for each race. This includes moving everything one sees on the paddock and pit lane. Angela Cullen explains, “each garage is custom-designed around the already existing track facilities and is built and then at the end of the weekend deconstructed and sent into the next race.”

She also praises the hard work put in by the mechanics who come in early to set up a reconstructed W12 every week. “The work is meticulous ensuring the car and the entire weekends run smoothly.”

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Further, Cullen praises the Silver Arrows, and everyone involved in ensuring the champions’ success. “This team is amazing and the work and energy they put into every race weekend is inspirational and after working alongside them, we are very much one big family.”

Mercedes heads to Sochi

The title tension is at an all-time high. RedBull and Mercedes had almost a poetic weekend in Monza. While both the championship protagonists were out of the race, the second drivers battled it out for the podium position. Sergio Perez crossed the line behind Lando Norris, but was pushed to fifth after a five-second penalty; Bottas stood on the podium.

The swinging battle between the two teams and their drivers has undoubtedly made the season much more interesting. However, Sochi draws near; the Russian GP will mark eight rounds to the end of the season.

Max Verstappen will receive a three-place penalty for the crash with Hamilton, giving Mercedes an advantage. With five points between the drivers, there are sure to be more dramatic moments between the two sides.

However, it may be time for more clean racing. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff explained his worries. “Both of them need to leave space for each other, race each other hard but avoid accidents. It was good fun until now, but we have seen halo save Lewis’ life today and Max had this heavy impact in Silverstone and we don’t want to get to a situation where we intervene because someone gets really hurt.”

Now, the drama continues in Russia. One can only hope for an intense race between the rivals, but a safe one. Sochi Autodrom welcomes Mercedes and Red Bull as the showdown at Abu Dhabi inches closer.

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