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Toto Wolff’s analysis of the F1 Sao Paulo Grand Prix was “pessimistic” because it may help Mercedes in finalising their concept for next season’s car, says Naomi Schiff.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed his disappointment with the Brazilian Grand Prix, describing it as his worst in 13 years. Both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell had poor performances, with Hamilton finishing eighth and Russell retiring. The team lacked pace, used up their tires unusually quickly, and experienced reliability issues. However, there is optimism that this was an exception and not a reflection of their overall standing, as they have previously shown positive results. The team is now conducting extensive debriefs to analyze and address the issues. The disappointing weekend may also impact Mercedes’ decision on their car concept for next year, as they have been doubting their current approach. The team’s “zeropod” philosophy is likely to be abandoned in favor of a design more similar to Red Bull’s. Some key personnel changes have also taken place, with James Allison returning to the role of technical director and Mike Elliott departing the team. Overall, the weekend highlighted the importance of precise setup in Formula 1 cars and the sensitivity of these cars to changes.
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