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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reckons the team’s dominant Las Vegas Grand Prix weekend has unearthed the “sweet spot” that it must strive to hit with its F1 car.
Mercedes capitalized on their strong performance by securing a 1-2 finish at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, with George Russell leading from pole position. Despite a challenging period post-summer break, Mercedes showed a significant improvement with Russell and Lewis Hamilton grabbing three wins in four races. The team’s success in cooler conditions in Silverstone and Spa-Francorchamps extended to Vegas, where they dominated. Team principal Wolff highlighted the need to maintain the car in the optimal operating window to consistently achieve peak performance. Looking ahead to 2025, Mercedes aims to address temperature sensitivities to enhance their competitiveness on a more regular basis.
