P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has said he is “one hundred per cent” confident the side will get on top
Since the introduction of ground effect regulations in 2022, Mercedes has only secured one win, a stark contrast to their previous eight consecutive Constructors’ titles. Despite moving on from the ‘zeropod’ solution, the revamped W15 faced engine cooling issues in Bahrain and a disappointing race in Saudi Arabia with sixth and ninth place finishes. Team principal Wolff acknowledged a “fundamental” problem with the car in high-speed corners, stemming from simulation inaccuracies, but remains confident in the team’s ability to address these challenges. He emphasized faith in overcoming obstacles and returning to a position to compete for podiums, even though surpassing Red Bull and Max Verstappen may be a formidable task. Despite falling further behind Red Bull in Jeddah, Wolff refrains from criticizing the team and stresses the importance of maintaining a positive mindset and belief in the organization’s capabilities to bounce back from setbacks.
