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Despite its domination, Toto Wolff doesn’t believe Mercedes’ advantage in F1 is all that big
Mercedes’ Toto Wolff acknowledges the team’s need to improve poor starts in F1, stating the current competition level doesn’t allow their drivers to relax.
Antonelli and Russell have struggled with starts this season, despite recovering to win most races, with the recent Miami victory by Antonelli being a close call.
Wolff emphasized that the team, not the drivers, must rectify the starting issues, taking responsibility for the subpar performance.
Mercedes refrained from major upgrades in Miami, preserving their resources for the upcoming Canada race amidst pressure from McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari.
Wolff highlighted the need for continuous development to stay competitive and explained the team’s adjustments to energy deployment for better performance.
