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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff was enthused about the team’s performance in Canada, despite ‘negative sentiments’ from both drivers.
Toto Wolff has encouraged his Mercedes drivers to stay positive and not let negativity take over following the Canadian Grand Prix, praising Lewis Hamilton’s “galactical” performance. The team had a strong showing in Montreal, with Hamilton and George Russell showing promise throughout practice and qualifying. Russell secured pole position for the first time since 2022, with Hamilton finishing third in the race, earning Mercedes their first podium of the year. Despite some mistakes, Wolff emphasized the positives and Hamilton’s impressive pace in Saturday’s practice. Looking ahead, Wolff sees room for improvement but believes the team now has a solid foundation to build upon for the rest of the season.
