Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged the team’s ongoing struggle to understand and manage tire performance in hot temperatures, as evidenced by their limited points haul during a recent series of warm weather races.
Despite being a large organization with extensive resources, Mercedes continues to face challenges in optimizing tire performance during high-temperature races, a perplexing issue for Wolff and the team.
This struggle contrasts with their typically strong performances in colder conditions, leading to speculation about potential solutions such as racing in colder climates like Greenland or Alaska.
Mercedes’ performance has been inconsistent since the introduction of new regulations in 2022, with notable difficulties in managing tire temperatures during races with hot weather conditions.
While Mercedes has excelled in colder temperatures historically, the team has encountered issues when temperatures rise, impacting their overall performance and competitiveness on track.
