Mercedes has dominated Formula 1 for the past few years, winning seven consecutive Constructors’ Championships from 2014 to 2020. However, in the past two seasons, the tables have turned. Even since the cost cap regulation came into effect, they witnessed a sudden drop in the performance of the car. They hoped for a better run in 2023 after a horrific 2022 season wherein the team could win only one race.
The Silver Arrows currently ranks third in the constructors’ leaderboard, with Red Bull taking the lead in the championship standings. The team’s star driver, Lewis Hamilton, has also struggled to keep up with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, who has won two out of the first three races of the season. For what it’s worth, Mercedes has been working hard to improve its performance, and the team has already introduced some upgrades. Now, Toto Wolff has come forward with more promises but with caution.
Toto Wolff Confirms Steady Upgrades Of W14 In The Next Couple Of Races
Mercedes, one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, has recently announced that it will be delivering a consistent stream of upgrades in the next few races. The team has been struggling to keep up with its rivals, Red Bull, this season and hopes these upgrades will help them close the gap and improve their performance. Silver Arrows’ team principal, Toto Wolff, said they had made significant changes to the car design, which will reflect in an upcoming couple of races. Wolff believes that despite early setbacks, the team is working hard behind the scenes to get the desired results on track.
Toto Wolff also stated that the team is not backed down by the setbacks and is working day and night in great spirits. The team head also revealed that the organization is not looking far ahead of itself and wants to focus on one race weekend at a time. They understand that it’s not possible for a sports team to win the championship every single season. Hence, Mercedes is not taking the bad results on the track to heart and remains focused on doing what it can do best to improve. The next few races on the calendar are crucial for Mercedes, as they provide an opportunity for the team to make up ground on Red Bull. The team will introduce upgrades at each of these races, starting with the Azerbaijan Grand Prix next weekend.
Mercedes Team Principal Has A Word Of Caution For The Fans
The recently concluded Australian Grand Prix brought relief to the die-hard Mercedes fans who finally saw their favorite, Lewis Hamilton, on the podium. The car displayed significant improvements from the initial test run in Bahrain. However, team principal Toto Wolff has asked the fans to keep their feet grounded. While he assured of steady upgrades, the team leader said they have no magic bullet to fix the car in a jiffy. Hence, the team, as well as the supporters, need to keep realistic expectations.
Regardless, Mercedes seems on the right track with the W14 design. The drivers, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell, also displayed a lot of confidence in the recent upgrades and affirmed that the team is headed in the right direction. However, closing the gap to a flying Rebull is a task in itself.
