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McLaren is now the leading Mercedes-powered team on the F1 grid, prompting Toto Wolff to quip about the “easy” decision he made that has haunted the team.
McLaren has become the top Mercedes-powered team in Formula 1, leaving Toto Wolff to reflect on the decision to partner with them, seeing the team’s remarkable progress in recent years.
After switching back to being a Mercedes customer team in 2021, McLaren has excelled, securing victories and titles under the Mercedes power unit.
Wolff and McLaren CEO Brown agreed on a long-term partnership deal until 2030, a decision that appeared simple back then, but now leaves Wolff joking about its wisdom.
McLaren’s success has far surpassed expectations, with their engineering prowess and consistency on all circuits setting them apart from the Mercedes works team.
Despite sharing the same engine, McLaren’s strong performance across varying conditions has highlighted their superiority over Mercedes, making Wolff question the initial decision.
The difference in performance of the two teams on different tracks and in various conditions has been stark, with McLaren excelling where Mercedes struggles, leading to Wolff’s playful regret and admiration for McLaren’s achievements.
