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Wolff reveals ‘strange’ Mercedes advantage in dominant Las Vegas one-two
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised George Russell and Lewis Hamilton for their “strange” advantage in the Las Vegas Grand Prix, where they secured a one-two finish. Russell dominated from pole, while Hamilton impressively climbed from 10th on the grid but fell short of a victory due to mistakes in Q3. The Mercedes duo showcased exceptional pace, with the W15 being up to two seconds per lap faster than their rivals. Wolff jokingly expressed his perplexity at their car’s performance while commending the team for their hard work. Ferrari’s early challenge with Charles Leclerc faded due to rapid tyre degradation, unlike the Mercedes cars, which maintained strong performance without issues. Wolff highlighted the significant advantage of not experiencing graining or degradation on any tyre compound, enabling Russell and Hamilton to push consistently throughout the race.
