Mercedes on the move: Wolff and Russell look ahead with confidence!
Mercedes on the move: Wolff and Russell look ahead with confidence!
In the Albert Park of Melbourne, a promising Formula 1 season begins at the weekend. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff commented in an interview with the "Krone" about the fresh changes in the team, which is now set up with the talented Kimi Antonelli and the strong George Russell. Wolff emphasized the anticipation of the entire team: "Kimi Antonelli, of whom so many said he was too young, gave us a lot of pleasure. George Russell has developed really well and is ready to run the team."
In addition, Wolff gave important insights into the team's future planning. He rejected the rumors that Mercedes was interested in changing world champion Max Verstappen. Instead, the focus is on the contract extension of Russell. "We have to concentrate on our drivers, the combination that I want to enter into with Mercedes consists of Russell and Antonelli," said Wolff and added that he saw no reason to go away from this line. The coming season will be decisive for Mercedes, especially after a time when the team was only able to win five victories in three seasons, of which four were achieved in the past year, such as The Telegraph reported.
a new look for Hamilton
In the meantime, Lewis Hamilton focused on a new chapter in his career after moving to Ferrari. The seven -time world champion, who drove for Mercedes for years, expressed that this change gave him a breath of fresh air. "This is definitely the most exciting time of my life," emphasized Hamilton in Melbourne, while preparing for his first assignment with Ferrari. His move to Ferrari and the view of new challenges gave him new enthusiasm.On Sunday, the first races of the new season will be held in Albert Park, and both Wolff and Hamilton are ready to give everything. The course are set-now every point counts in the hot competitive Formula 1 circus.
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