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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has admitted he has become “frustrated” that it has still been unable to unlock the
Mercedes has struggled in the 2022 Formula 1 season since the return to ground effect aero, dropping from eight consecutive Constructors’ titles to just one win in the last two races. Despite showing promise during testing with their redesigned car, Mercedes got off to their worst start since 2012, only earning 26 points in two races. Team principal Wolff admitted they were facing a crucial issue with high-speed cornering expectations. Due to problems, they reverted to the launch-spec floor for comparison tests in Australia, where Lewis Hamilton finished 18th and expressed frustration over the team radio. Despite the difficult start, Wolff emphasized their determination to find solutions and improve their performance. Despite the setbacks, Wolff remains committed to finding success and expressed optimism about Mercedes’ potential to overcome the challenges they currently face.