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Wolff reveals F1 signing regret that has DAMAGED Mercedes
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff expressed regrets about the partnership with McLaren in the 2023 season, as McLaren’s success surpassed their expectations, claiming the constructors’ championship in 2024.
The partnership began after McLaren transitioned from being a midfield team and started using Mercedes engines, leading to their remarkable performance improvement.
McLaren’s drivers, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, are dominating the 2025 season, while Mercedes is trailing behind by 250 points in the constructors’ championship.
Wolff acknowledged the success of McLaren and questioned the intelligence of the partnership decision, considering McLaren’s strong engineering and performance capabilities.
Mercedes is now aiming to regain their championship form by potentially signing Max Verstappen and enhancing their competitive edge in the upcoming seasons.
