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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff struggled to explain how George Russell managed to take such a dominant win in the F1 Singapore GP.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff struggled to explain George Russell’s dominant victory at the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix, where Russell secured pole position and led a commanding performance on race day. Despite historical challenges at Marina Bay, Red Bull and Max Verstappen failed to challenge Russell’s lead, allowing him to secure his second win of the year. Wolff expressed surprise at the team’s strong performance, particularly in a circuit that traditionally did not favor Mercedes. The W16’s success in Singapore highlighted its strength on circuits with less load and slower corners, similar to Russell’s win in Canada earlier in the season. Wolff emphasized the challenges of optimizing car performance this year, noting the unpredictability faced by top teams like McLaren and drivers like Verstappen.
