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Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have not enjoyed Mercedes’ most competitive seasons across the last two years but Toto Wolff has backed the duo to perform if the car is fast enough.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes that Lewis Hamilton and George Russell can bring success to the team if they have a competitive car. However, the team has struggled in the last two years due to new technical regulations, with only one Grand Prix victory. Mercedes is currently working on a new car design, the W15, which is expected to be significantly different from its predecessor. Wolff acknowledged that Max Verstappen is also one of the best drivers in Formula 1. Russell had a challenging season, losing out on valuable points and finishing eighth in the Drivers’ Championship. Wolff attributed the inconsistent performance to the fragility of the car and stated that everyone needs support and encouragement, just like he receives from his wife.
