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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff admits the side must climb the equivalent of “Mount Everest” to catch Red Bull in
Red Bull concluded their 2023 campaign with a victory in Abu Dhabi, securing their 21st win of the year. Despite only being beaten once, Mercedes finished the season without a single victory for the first time since 2011, settling for second place in the Constructors’ Championship behind Red Bull. Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has pledged to leave no stone unturned over the winter break to ensure that they will be strong competitors to Red Bull next season. Although acknowledging the challenge of catching up to Red Bull, Wolff also recognizes the progress made by rival teams like McLaren, Aston Martin, and AlphaTauri, and believes there is significant potential for improvement within the current regulations cycle. Despite the bittersweet feeling of finishing second, Wolff prioritizes the financial benefits and wind tunnel time that come with that position.
