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As Mercedes looks to recover to the front of the Formula 1 grid, Toto Wolff has signalled a key factor in place that he hopes will allow it to do so.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has emphasized the importance of senior personnel extensions as a display of the team’s “core strength.” Wolff recently confirmed his continued role at Mercedes with a new multi-year deal, followed shortly by Technical Director James Allison committing to a long-term future with the team. Both Wolff and Allison played pivotal roles in Mercedes’ successful streak of seven consecutive titles in Formula 1 from 2014 to 2020. Despite these positive developments, Lewis Hamilton has chosen to leave Mercedes at the end of the year to join Ferrari in 2025, seeking a new challenge. Hamilton aims to finish his final season with Mercedes on a high note, with preparations for the upcoming season already in motion, including pre-season testing in Bahrain next week. Wolff expressed optimism about the team’s performance and emphasized that the true test will come during the first qualifying session of the season. Don’t miss any of the F1 action with the convenient 2024 F1 calendar that can easily be synced to your smartphone or PC.
