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Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff had been downcast after his cars slid backwards through the Interlagos sprint race. But his misery level plunged through the floor after the Brazilian Grand Prix itself
Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff expressed his disappointment and frustration after his cars performed poorly in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell struggled with their tires and lost positions to their competitors, finishing in eighth place and retiring, respectively. Wolff described their performance as “inexcusable” and expressed his concern over the car’s difficulty to handle. The team had high hopes after recent podium finishes in the United States and Mexico, but this race exposed their underlying issues. The higher wing level they used for more downforce didn’t protect the tires as expected and caused a drag disadvantage on the straights. Russell suggested that there might be a problem with the car’s floor performance, while Hamilton speculated that it could be a setup direction error. Despite their disappointment, Russell remained cautiously optimistic about future improvements.
Forrás: The Race
