The Mercedes team waited almost two years for this moment. George Russell clinched the silverware, stood tall on the podium, and celebrated the end of a curse. This curse followed the German Marque since the introduction of the ground effect. Further, it reached a point where, irrespective of what the engineers tried, the F1 car was not ready to take off.
However, the technical crew led by James Allison showcased grit and determination as they patiently kept working. As a result, the team looks back in the hunt, and the W15 seems one of the quickest on the grid. The team principal, Toto Wolff, is upbeat about the current developments and is awaiting yet another podium at the upcoming Silverstone GP.
Toto Wolff Upbeat As The Silver Arrows Rediscover The Winning Path
Toto Wolff, reflecting on the Austrian Grand Prix, expressed optimism as the team shifts its focus to the British Grand Prix. Further, he highlighted the team’s strong performance in Austria, where they capitalized on opportunities to secure victory. Despite running third on track and not far behind the leaders, the team took advantage when the leading duo tangled, showcasing the hard work and dedication of everyone at Brackley and Brixworth. Moreover, Wolff emphasized that the incremental gains made over recent months have brought the team closer to the front, turning them into regular podium contenders. The team is now focused on maintaining this positive trajectory and aims to fight for victories consistently. Therefore, the recent success has generated great energy and momentum within the team, further fueling their optimism for the future.
Additionally, Toto Wolff highlighted the significance of the upcoming British Grand Prix, considering it a home race for the team due to its proximity to their technical centers in Brackley and Brixworth. He expressed his enthusiasm for seeing the factory-based team members in the grandstands and anticipated strong support from British fans for the team and drivers Lewis and George.
He acknowledged the tight battle at the front of the grid and emphasized the team’s need to perform at their best to rechallenge the podium. Despite the tough competition, Wolff stated that the team aims to rise to the challenge, expressing excitement for the upcoming race.
Lewis Hamilton Left Out Of The Mercedes Engineering Meetings As His Exit Looms Large
As the Briton gets ready to leave for Ferrari, his involvement in the team would inevitably decrease. The seven-time world champion is aware of this and has acknowledged it in a recent media interaction.
However, he claimed the team is not currently excluding him from the meetings. Hamilton and the technical crew’s solemn focus is on making the car faster. Subsequently, he stated that he would have no issue staying out of the meetings if the team requested it.
