P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes is fourth in the Constructors’ and has just 34 points after four races.
Toto Wolff believes that it is more likely for Mercedes to compete against Ferrari and McLaren in 2024 than against Max Verstappen, as they are committed to not giving up on the current regulations. Mercedes’ new ground effects car has had a slow start, currently ranking fourth after the first four races, without finishing higher than fifth. Ferrari and McLaren have shown improvement in 2023, with Ferrari securing the second-best spot behind Red Bull. Wolff sees it as a more achievable goal to challenge both teams rather than Verstappen, who has been dominant with 22 wins in the last 26 races. Despite the team’s struggles, Wolff emphasized that Mercedes will not abandon the current rules and will continue to push forward until new regulations are set by the FIA.
