Toto Wolff expected McLaren to take a step forward at the Miami Grand Prix, but did not anticipate Red Bull’s rapid improvement.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed surprise at Red Bull’s significant performance improvement at the Miami Grand Prix, highlighting it as the standout development of the weekend. Red Bull’s introduction of seven updates to the RB22, including the innovative “Macarena” rear wing, propelled Max Verstappen from midfield to front-running pace, culminating in strong qualifying results and finishes for the team. While McLaren’s progress was expected by Mercedes, with Lando Norris securing sprint pole and a 1-2 finish, Red Bull’s resurgence caught many off guard. With Red Bull’s substantial leap forward in performance, the competitive landscape in Formula 1 has shown significant shifts, prompting anticipation of further developments and changes in performance throughout the season.
