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F1 News Today: Wolff warns rivals over new 2024 car as team boss launches ‘Pink Mercedes’ defence
Toto Wolff’s statement follows a season in which Aston Martin, a customer team of Mercedes, emerged as a strong competitor against Red Bull during the initial part of the season. This demonstrates the effectiveness of the partnership between Mercedes and Aston Martin. The performance of Aston Martin showcased the capabilities of Mercedes’ engine and chassis, further enhancing the reputation of the Mercedes brand in Formula 1. Wolff’s declaration highlights the success of Mercedes as a supplier of competitive engines and components to customer teams. It also emphasizes the positive impact that customer teams can have in challenging the dominance of established teams in the sport.