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Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has revealed his decision to extend his tenure as Team Principal was partly driven
Mercedes has dominated Formula 1 with its V6 turbo-hybrid engines, winning eight consecutive Constructors’ Championships. However, they have struggled since the regulation overhaul in 2022, with only one victory in the last two seasons. Mercedes’ troubles last year can be traced back to their decision to retain the ‘zeropod’ concept, which hindered their performance. Despite this, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have signed new two-year deals with the team. Mercedes’ team principal, Toto Wolff, has expressed his determination to beat Red Bull and win with Hamilton. Red Bull has taken over as the dominant force in Formula 1, winning 39 out of the last 44 races. Despite turning 39, Hamilton’s abilities and records make Wolff confident that he can win an eighth Drivers’ Championship with the right car. Hamilton will be present at the launch of the new Mercedes W15 at Silverstone on February 14th.
