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The Mercedes team boss did not mince his words when describing the season both teams had.
Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, criticized both Mercedes and Ferrari as “losers” following their poor performances in the 2023 Formula 1 season. Despite high expectations, both teams failed to challenge Red Bull, who dominated the season by winning 21 out of 22 races. Ferrari managed to secure one victory in Singapore through Carlos Sainz, while Mercedes went winless for the first time since 2011. The battle for second place in the Constructors’ Championship came down to the last lap in Abu Dhabi, with Mercedes finishing ahead by just three points. However, Wolff described both teams as “losers” in comparison to Red Bull’s dominant season.
