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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has questioned whether McLaren is feeling pressure amid the climax of this year’s F1 championship.
Mercedes’ Toto Wolff raised concerns about McLaren feeling pressure during the intense conclusion of the Formula 1 season. McLaren’s strategic error at the Qatar Grand Prix allowed Red Bull’s Max Verstappen to snatch the lead from Oscar Piastri. The decision to keep both cars out under the Safety Car possibly cost Piastri crucial points in the championship standings. With Verstappen now leading Piastri by four points, the pressure on McLaren is evident. Wolff suggested that McLaren’s shift from ‘hunter’ to ‘hunted’ might be affecting their performances under pressure. The failure to double-stack during the Safety Car period prompted reflection on whether a different strategy could have been more beneficial for McLaren.
