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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits that the team is still missing “two tenths” to be able to win Formula 1 races in 2024 amid another podium in the Spanish Grand Prix. The German outfit’s recent uptick continued in Barcelona as Lewis Hamilton converted third spot on the grid into his first rostrum appearance since October […]
Mercedes showed improvement in Barcelona when Lewis Hamilton finished in 3rd place, marking his first podium appearance since October. George Russell briefly led the race after passing Lando Norris and Max Verstappen, but was overtaken later on. Team boss Toto Wolff admitted that the decision to switch Russell to Hard tires was a mistake. Despite being closer to the front, Wolff believes that Mercedes is still lacking three-tenths a lap compared to Red Bull and McLaren. He remains cautiously optimistic about the team’s progress, while also acknowledging missed opportunities in recent races.
