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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has called on the eight-time F1 constructors’ champions to “adjust” its “development direction” based on what it established last season and over the winter.
Toto Wolff urged Mercedes to analyze their 2025 F1 car performance and make improvements after a mixed 2024 season.
Mercedes achieved four race wins but dropped to fourth in the standings, facing challenges with the new ground-effect regulations.
Wolff acknowledges the uncertainty for leading F1 teams due to the complex interaction of aerodynamics and downforce.
He emphasizes the importance of understanding the car’s behavior on different tracks, in various conditions, and with different upgrades.
Despite the challenges, Wolff calls for Mercedes to learn from the past season and adjust their development direction for the upcoming 2025 car.
He highlights the fluctuating performance of all teams in 2024, noting the difficulties in designing a car that excels in all conditions.
Wolff compares Mercedes’ strengths and weaknesses against their competitors, emphasizing the varying performance across different track types and weather conditions.
