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Toto Wolff admits Mercedes won’t “get rid” of its performance fluctuations during the 2025 Formula 1 season, but doubts the team’s rivals will either.
The 2024 F1 season was notable for its historical competitiveness, with seven different drivers winning multiple races for the first time. These winners came from four different teams: Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, and Mercedes. Each team had its share of ups and downs throughout the season. Mercedes, for example, started off as the fourth-fastest team but managed to win three out of four races heading into the summer break. However, they struggled in warmer temperatures due to a clear weakness in their car’s performance. As the season progressed, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff emphasized the importance of optimizing performance by identifying patterns and adjusting development strategies for the future. Despite the challenges faced by all teams, Wolff recognized that each team had its own strengths and weaknesses that influenced their performance across different race tracks and weather conditions.
