Mercedes boss Wolff: WM not yet lost-we stay tuned!

Mercedes boss Wolff: WM not yet lost-we stay tuned!

The Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has commented on the ongoing Formula 1 season and emphasizes that it was still too early to write down the World Cup. The team boss had to stay away from the graduation of his son in Los Angeles in Imola, where Mercedes starts at the European start. Mercedes is currently in second place in the constructors world championship and the season describes Wolff as "uncomfortable solid".

Although Mercedes is one of the fastest cars in qualifying, there is still a need for improvement in the race, especially in tire management. The difference to McLaren, whose vehicle is praised in curves for its speed, is noticeable. Wolff emphasizes that Mercedes in sprint qualifying with the talented Kimi Antonelli could reach the pole position, but the team still has to work to keep the pace over the entire race distance.

challenges and developments

The challenge for Mercedes is to maintain your performance throughout the race. According to Wolff, the team can be competitive, but must also rethink their development strategies. For the upcoming race in Imola, Mercedes brings numerous new parts to improve the tire over heat. The cooler weather on site could also benefit the team.

Wolff praises the constant driver George Russell, who takes the maximum out of the car and also considers cooperation with Antonelli valuable. The young driver shows great talent and has the mental capacity of being successful in Formula 1. Wolff also made it clear that Antonelli's second name did not come from Kimi Raikkonen and the Netflix documentary came about by chance when he found out from his permanent place in Formula 1.

Another factor that remains in conversation is the uncertainty regarding the future performance of Antonelli with regard to the new regulations from 2026. Wolff expressly comments about Lewis Hamilton, which recently showed an impressive performance in the sprint in Shanghai and will not give up early for the season. There is also no pressure on Russell in terms of contract extension, and Wolff plans talks in early summer.

The competition in Formula 1

The 2025 season could make itself particularly exciting. According to [Motorsport Magazin] (https://www.motorsport-magazin.com/Formel1/News-29195-Formel-1-vor-Harter-muss-Die-2025- Development-2026-Geopter-werden/), there were already four teams in the season that were won. The fight for the World Cup remains tight, and McLaren, who won the championship in 2024, will do everything possible to defend his title, while Red Bull and Max Verstappen are also in a strong position.

The teams are faced with the challenge of planning development resources for the 2026 season, which are described as the largest in 50 to 60 years due to the significant changes. Christian Horner from Red Bull announces that the next few years will be decisive for the teams to remain competitive in the new era of Formula 1.