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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has claimed that its struggles in Formula 1 since 2022 must be put into perspective considering the droughts other teams have sustained. The German marque entered the most recent regulation reset as the side to beat having been on an unrivalled run of eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships. However, Mercedes has been […]
Mercedes, which previously dominated F1 with 8 consecutive Constructors’ Championships, has struggled to find similar success under the current ground effect cars, with only one win so far in 2022 by George Russell in Brazil. Despite hoping for a turnaround with a revised car concept, Mercedes is currently in a disappointing fourth place in the standings. Team principal Wolff acknowledges the team’s recent setbacks but remains optimistic, comparing Mercedes’ situation to the title droughts of rivals Ferrari and McLaren. Wolff reaffirms his commitment to Mercedes, citing his enduring passion for the sport and his long-term partnership with the team’s co-owners Ineos and Mercedes-Benz AG.
