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Adrian Newey will be a widely sought option for many teams on the grid – but Toto Wolff has suggested that the Briton would be unable to solve Mercedes’ issues.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admits Adrian Newey would struggle to fix their car issues, despite his reputation. Since the 2022 technical regs, Mercedes has not been able to challenge in F1 as Red Bull’s Newey-designed cars dominate. Red Bull’s success has been historic, with the RB19 winning nearly every race last year. However, Newey is leaving in 2025, presenting a potential dilemma. Wolff acknowledges the team’s struggles and slow progress, particularly with overheating rear tires. Mercedes must keep evolving to catch up with rivals like McLaren.
