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Toto Wolff offers blunt assessment of Mercedes’ efforts at Silverstone
Toto Wolff acknowledged that Mercedes made a critical error in their strategy during the British Grand Prix, describing it as a “catastrophic” race.
George Russell’s decision to switch to slick tires on the formation lap proved to be a major setback, ultimately leading to a 10th place finish with just one point.
Wolff attributed the series of flawed decisions to a lack of effective communication between the drivers and the pit wall.
The team principal admitted that the misjudgments in strategy, particularly with Kimi Antonelli’s retirement due to damage, had a detrimental impact on their performance.
Reflecting on the race, Wolff emphasized the need for better decision-making and acknowledged that the team’s strategy calls were far from bold but rather misjudged.
Despite numerous setbacks, Wolff highlighted the importance of learning from mistakes and expressed confidence in Mercedes’ ability to bounce back from the disappointing race.
