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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has said he “sees positives” from McLaren’s win in Miami as it shows what can
McLaren secured their second victory since the introduction of V6 turbo-hybrid engines in 2014, with Lando Norris achieving his debut F1 win after a 110-race wait. Despite McLaren’s success, Mercedes had a disappointing race in the Sunshine State, with Lewis Hamilton finishing sixth and George Russell in eighth. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised McLaren’s performance and emphasized the importance of bringing in upgrades to stay competitive. Hamilton fought for position against Sergio Perez’s Red Bull but couldn’t overtake, while Wolff was pleased with Mercedes’ progress during the Sprint weekend. He acknowledged that the team still struggles with the Hard tire compound but saw improvements in performance on the Medium tires. Russell faced difficulties due to the car’s lack of grip on the hardest compounds, with Wolff noting the challenges they encountered during the race.
