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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has cautioned against getting carried away after a huge points swing in the F1 constructors’ championship in Brazil.
Toto Wolff has urged his Mercedes team to stay grounded as they battle for second place in the F1 constructors’ championship. The team overtook Ferrari at the São Paulo Grand Prix and currently holds the runner-up spot with three rounds remaining. Ferrari’s poor showing in Brazil pushed them to fourth place, giving Mercedes a healthy 32-point lead over Red Bull. Wolff emphasized the unpredictability of F1 by highlighting how quickly a team can lose points in a “wipe-out” weekend. He praised Kimi Antonelli for his fantastic defense against Verstappen and George Russell for holding off McLaren’s Piastri. Wolff commended both drivers for their strong performances in fending off faster cars during the race weekend.
