P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Toto Wolff is keeping his cards close to his chest ahead of the new season.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff prefers not to discuss the team’s potential performance in 2025 as they aim to regain their championship-winning form in Formula 1. The team struggled during the ground-effect era, achieving only one victory in 2022, being winless in 2023, and winning four races last season with the challenging W15 car. Performance variations due to ride height and track temperature issues were observed, with better results on cooler, green tracks like the Las Vegas GP. Wolff emphasizes the complexity of hitting the sweet spot in current cars and is cautious about making predictions, focusing on resolving balance issues and optimizing tire performance. He highlights George Russell’s readiness to compete for the championship and the team’s responsibility to provide both Russell and Kimi Antonelli with a competitive car.
