With three Grand Prix wins during the last 4 race weekends, Mercedes could make a reputable declare for the title of “hottest Method 1 staff” in the meanwhile. Whereas McLaren has nonetheless outscored the Silver Arrows 129-115 over that interval, Mercedes has been on an upward trajectory in latest weeks, and have been it not for George Russell’s disqualification on the Belgian Grand Prix — which value him what would have been his second win of the season and Mercedes a possible one-two end — the Silver Arrows may need nipped McLaren in that class as nicely.
Nevertheless, the latest success has not satisfied Mercedes Crew Principal that the staff is able to combat for wins every week.
But.
Within the staff’s media preview of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, Wolff famous that whereas the staff has made enhancements in latest weeks, they’re but in a position to problem for the highest step of the rostrum persistently.
“We’re able to get again racing this weekend in Zandvoort. Forward of the summer time break, we constructed momentum with an improved automotive and stronger outcomes. We’ll look to proceed that progress into the ultimate 10 races of the season. We all know now we have floor to make up. We aren’t but in a position to compete for victories at each Grand Prix,” stated Wolff.
Regardless of their latest success, Mercedes leaves the summer time break sitting fourth within the F1 Constructors’ Championship. Whereas they’ve closed the hole to third-place Ferrari — Mercedes trails the Scuderia by simply 79 factors, after going through a 156-point deficit following the Monaco Grand Prix — McLaren and first-place Crimson Bull are nonetheless off within the distance.
With continued enhancements to the staff’s challenger, Wolff believes they will slim these gaps as nicely.
“We’ve got made good steps in enhancing the W15’s weaknesses although and can proceed to work arduous to take extra,” added the Mercedes boss. “If we are able to achieve this, then we’ll shut the hole to these forward in each championships.”
That climb begins this weekend on the Dutch Grand Prix, and as Wolff famous, the staff is looking forward to the challenges forward. Each on the observe in Zandvoort, in addition to over the ultimate ten race weekends of the 2024 F1 season.
“Zandvoort is a difficult observe. With its banked corners, high-speed sections, and slim format, it has an old-school really feel. The passionate Dutch followers at all times create an incredible ambiance,” added Wolff.
“It’s a good place to get again to work and we’re excited for the challenges forward over the remainder of the season.”
