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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has implored his drivers to keep scoring points as it sits as favourites to finish second in Formula 1’s Constructors’ Championship.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has urged his drivers to continue scoring points to secure the team’s position as favorites for second place in the Formula 1 Constructors’ Championship.
The team solidified its dominance in the Sao Paulo Grand Prix with Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s second-place finish and George Russell’s fifth place.
Mercedes capitalized on Red Bull’s single top-10 finish and Ferrari’s double DNF, establishing a 32-point lead over Red Bull and a 36-point lead over Ferrari with three races remaining.
Wolff cautioned against complacency following Ferrari’s disastrous weekend at Interlagos, emphasizing the need to stay grounded and focused on scoring points in upcoming races.
Despite an atypical performance from Russell, Antonelli’s strong showing in Sao Paulo highlighted the team’s ability to compete against faster cars, earning praise from Wolff for their resilience.
