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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has conceded that the team failed to get a complete grasp on F1’s ground effects regulations from the very start.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledged the team’s struggle to fully understand Formula 1’s ground effects regulations from the beginning of the rule changes, resulting in underwhelming performances post-2021. Despite their previous dominance with eight consecutive Constructors’ titles, Mercedes faced challenges with their ‘zero-pods’ concept in 2022, leading to difficulties in matching Red Bull and McLaren’s performance levels. Wolff admitted Mercedes never truly mastered the regulations and faced continuous setbacks as a result. Looking ahead, Wolff remains hopeful for the team’s prospects in 2025, trusting in their historical strengths to finish this era of racing strongly. While acknowledging the team’s recent setbacks, Wolff is determined to recalibrate and return to a winning form for the remainder of the season.
