P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The team is facing a huge task to catch and pass Red Bull – with Toto Wolff keen to ensure it does not take until the rules reset in 2026.
Toto Wolff challenges Mercedes to not wait until 2026 to challenge Red Bull and aims to prevent 2024 and 2025 from being ineffective seasons. He acknowledges the strong numbers and growing social media presence, but emphasizes that if the spectacle is not good, fans will lose interest. Wolff believes in the meritocracy of the sport, stating that the team doing the best job will win. He acknowledges that if Red Bull is performing significantly better, they will win races and that Mercedes and other teams must do a better job to compete. Wolff does not want to wait until 2026 to improve.
