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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff asserts that Mercedes must “get back to basics” for 2024 to rectify the car issues
Mercedes has had a disappointing season so far, failing to win any races and achieving fewer podium finishes than their engine customers, Aston Martin and McLaren. Lewis Hamilton has also expressed concerns about the cockpit position in the W14 car, urging the team to address the issue for next season. In response, team principal Toto Wolff has emphasized the need to go back to basics and ensure that such complaints are not heard again. Mercedes made changes to their car at the Monaco Grand Prix, but Wolff admits that the drivers still lack confidence in it. Red Bull, led by Max Verstappen, has been dominant this season, securing the Constructors’ title early on, and Wolff acknowledges that no one comes close to Verstappen’s performance. However, he remains optimistic that Mercedes can catch up with Red Bull even before the regulations change in 2026, and Hamilton believes that with improvements to the car, they can be competitive again.
Source: Motorsport Week
