P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Mercedes is now in a strong position to end the current F1 season second in the constructors’ championship.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff emphasized the importance of avoiding complacency despite the team’s rise to second place in the constructors’ championship standings.
Strong performances by Kimi Antonelli and George Russell in Brazil contributed to Mercedes’ advancement in the rankings.
The team’s progress was further bolstered by a race in which both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc failed to finish, resulting in a substantial points difference with Red Bull in third place.
Wolff highlighted the unpredictability of Formula 1 by pointing to Ferrari’s double DNF and emphasized the need to remain focused and consistent in the final three races of the season.
Driver George Russell echoed the team’s goal of securing the runner-up position in the championship, acknowledging the fierce competition from Red Bull and Ferrari.
Mercedes aims to consolidate its current position and approach each race weekend methodically to achieve their target of finishing second in the constructors’ championship standings.
