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Toto Wolff reveals ‘deliberate’ Mercedes Austrian GP experiment
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff disclosed that they purposely tinkered with the set-up of the W16 during the Austrian Grand Prix. The scorching track temperatures above 50 degrees Celsius led to a challenging weekend for the Brackley-based team. Mercedes acknowledged the struggles faced in hot weather conditions. Kimi Antonelli’s race ended abruptly due to a collision with Max Verstappen, while George Russell finished in fifth place. The team anticipates better results at the upcoming British Grand Prix in cooler conditions at Silverstone. Wolff is optimistic about Mercedes’ performance at Silverstone, a circuit where they traditionally excel, and is eager to bounce back from the challenging weekend in Austria.
