Although Mercedes has great speed, there is one glaring weakness with its car.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has defended Kimi Antonelli for recent poor starts in Miami, putting the blame on the team.
Antonelli struggled at the beginning of both the sprint race and grand prix, a trend seen throughout the season despite four pole positions.
Wolff emphasized that the responsibility lies with Mercedes for the subpar starts, not the driver.
He acknowledged the team’s failure in providing the drivers with the necessary tools for better starts, such as clutch and grip estimates.
Wolff stressed the need for Mercedes to rectify the issue to maintain their competitive edge and not solely rely on their pace advantage to secure victories.
