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Wolff: Hamilton not ‘looking over the fence’ at Ferrari F1 form
Ferrari seems to have resolved issues with poor pitstops and doubtful strategy decisions that haunted them in recent seasons. Their focus on enhancing race pace for 2024 has paid off, as they came closest to Red Bull before claiming a 1-2 victory at the Australian Grand Prix. On the other hand, Mercedes is facing challenges with their W15 ground-effect design for the third year, resulting in inconsistency and a double retirement at Melbourne. Despite Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari next season, Toto Wolff stated that Hamilton is not preoccupied with how well Ferrari is performing currently. Wolff praised both Hamilton and George Russell for their mindset amid Mercedes’ struggles and emphasized the importance of self-reflection and continuous improvement within the team. He also acknowledged the need for adapting communication styles to avoid further pressure on the team during challenging times.
