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Mercedes Team Principal and CEO Toto Wolff admits that “we hate losing, and that drives us” as the Brackley-based squad
Since the ground effect era began in 2022, Mercedes, which once dominated with eight Constructors’ titles from 2014 to 2021, has only managed one win in the last two seasons. The team’s struggle can be attributed to pursuing incorrect development paths, like the initial ‘zeropod’ concept. Team principal Wolff acknowledges the steep climb back to the front but remains focused on the 2024 season. Despite finishing second in the 2023 Constructors’ standings, narrowly ahead of Ferrari, Red Bull’s dominant performance with 860 points put Mercedes in a challenging position. Wolff admits catching up to Red Bull won’t be easy, but with the revamped W15 challenger, he remains determined to close the gap and compete at the highest level.
