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Toto Wolff has given his opinion on the FIA decision to reinstate Lando Norris’ pole-clinching lap time, to the detriment of Lewis Hamilton, who will line-up for the Chinese Grand Prix sprint alongside the McLaren.
Toto Wolff shared his opinion on the FIA’s decision to reinstate Lando Norris’ lap time at the Chinese Grand Prix sprint qualifying. He acknowledged that Lewis Hamilton would have had pole position if the original decision had stood but believed the right outcome was reached. Despite Mercedes losing out on pole position, Wolff accepted the decision, noting that Norris could have gone even faster on his lap. The changing weather conditions in Shanghai allowed Mercedes and McLaren to secure an unexpected front-row start, with Wolff highlighting the importance of tyre preparation in wet conditions. Looking ahead to the sprint race, Wolff expressed confidence in Mercedes’ pace against McLaren but recognized the challenge posed by Red Bull. Verstappen starting directly behind Hamilton will be a focal point, with Wolff emphasizing the team’s focus on bettering Norris.
