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Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has ramped up the pressure on his team by insisting that it must deliver
Hamilton is currently tied with Michael Schumacher on seven F1 Drivers’ titles, having capitalized on Mercedes’ dominance from 2014 to add to his 2008 success with McLaren. However, in 2021, Hamilton was denied his record-breaking eighth championship due to a violation of the FIA Safety Car restart rules. Mercedes has been struggling since the regulations overhaul, and Hamilton has not been able to reignite his rivalry with Max Verstappen. Mercedes’ team principal, Toto Wolff, believes that with the right car, Hamilton can battle for the title again, as he has proven his capabilities when he has a target in front of him. Mercedes aims to return to championship contention against Red Bull and Verstappen in 2024 with a revised car philosophy.