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Just 10 points separate Mercedes, Ferrari and Red Bull in the battle for second in the F1 constructors’ championship.
Toto Wolff is confident that Mercedes can bounce back in Brazil after recent setbacks in the United States-Mexico races, where Ferrari and Red Bull gained ground in the constructors’ championship battle for second place.
Despite George Russell’s strong performances in Azerbaijan and Singapore, Mercedes saw its lead shrink with only 30 points collected in Austin and Mexico City, compared to Ferrari’s 58 and Red Bull’s 56.
With McLaren dominating the constructors’ title, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull are fighting for significant financial rewards, as over $20 million is at stake between finishing second and fourth.
Although Mercedes has struggled at Interlagos in recent years, Wolff sees the upcoming race as a chance to make a comeback in the tight battle for P2.
With four races remaining, Wolff emphasized the importance of each event and the need for Mercedes to perform flawlessly in both the sprint race and the grand prix in São Paulo this weekend.
