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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has been impressed by what he has seen so far at Red Bull.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff considers Red Bull the leading team in Formula 1 following their strong performance at the Bahrain test. Red Bull driver Verstappen completed 65 laps with the fastest time, showcasing the team’s new power unit developed in partnership with Ford. Wolff expressed his surprise at Red Bull’s impressive energy deployment and performance, particularly with Max Verstappen in the driver’s seat. Red Bull’s efficient energy management on the straights has left Wolff acknowledging their current superiority. Despite the changes in F1 power units this season, Wolff admitted that Mercedes is currently unable to match Red Bull’s energy deployment levels.
