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Following a season-long battle, Mercedes has pipped Ferrari to second place in the Constructors’ Championship – but Toto Wolff has denied that he was feeling stress as the permutations changed in Abu Dhabi.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff denied feeling stressed during Mercedes’ battle with Ferrari for second place in the Constructors’ Championship at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Despite the pressure, Mercedes managed to maintain their position and secure second place in the championship. George Russell’s third-place finish and Lewis Hamilton’s ninth-place finish contributed to their success. Sergio Perez’s five-second time penalty also played in their favor, allowing Russell to take a podium spot. Wolff stated that he was not stressed and considered the fight for second place a positive outcome for the team. He praised Charles Leclerc for his sportsman-like behavior in not slowing down Russell during the final laps.
