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Toto Wolff knows Mercedes are in the hunt for potentially two victories in the Qatar Grand Prix.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has warned McLaren about George Russell’s challenge for sprint victory in Qatar, emphasizing that the Silver Arrows have nothing “to lose”. Russell narrowly missed pole, starting on the front row, with Lewis Hamilton in seventh despite both drivers praising the W15’s pace. Despite a recent win in Las Vegas, Wolff agreed that Qatar was Mercedes’ best chance. Russell aims for consecutive victories at the Lusail International Circuit and could disrupt McLaren’s F1 constructors’ title hopes. The team is pushing for a strong finish to the season in an effort to salvage a challenging campaign. Wolff acknowledges the opportunity for Mercedes’ success in both the sprint and main race, highlighting the importance of taking the lead early on.
