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Toto Wolff has emphasised Mercedes High Performance PowerTrains’ strong reliability record since the introduction of turbo-hybrids in F1.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has emphasized the exceptional reliability of their power units during the F1 turbo-hybrid era.
Recent power unit troubles for both the Brackley-based team and its customer teams have surfaced, notably impacting Kimi Antonelli, Fernando Alonso, George Russell, and Alex Albon.
The issues have raised concerns within the paddock regarding the sudden spike in power unit-related problems.
Since the inception of turbo-hybrid power units in 2014, Mercedes and its affiliated teams have enjoyed a dominant position in the sport, achieving multiple championships.
As the current engine regulations near their conclusion, Wolff is focused on comprehending the reasons behind the emergence of these challenges.
He remains confident in the efforts of Mercedes High Performance Powertrains (HPP) to address and resolve any reliability issues encountered, with HPP managing director Hywel Thomas leading the charge.
Despite the recent setbacks, Wolff stands by the team’s overall strong record in engine reliability and is determined to investigate and rectify the recent anomalies observed in their power units.
