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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has denied the team’s struggles to match its previous heights should see its recent F1 seasons be regarded as a complete “failure”.
The German marque Mercedes was anticipated as the top team to beat in the 2022 season after securing eight consecutive Constructors’ titles. However, they struggled with the new ground effect cars and fell to fourth place in 2024. Despite showing promise earlier in the season with three victories, Lewis Hamilton had a challenging period after the summer break. Hamilton, who will move to Ferrari in 2025, expressed his eagerness for the season to end during a tough weekend in Brazil. Team principal Wolff remains proud of the partnership’s success, acknowledging the competitiveness of motorsport and the challenges faced with changing regulations. Wolff touched on Hamilton’s departure, clarifying past statements and expressing no regrets about acknowledging the toll of the demanding race schedule.
