Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff is optimistic about next season…
Toto Wolff: “We have to go back to basics. Lewis will like the new car better. I don’t want to hear him say anymore: “My cockpit is too far in the front of the car. We have listed a number of points and will pay special attention to others. The biggest problem now is that the drivers have no confidence in the car. We have to give them a good foundation so that they can earn a lot of points.
At the moment there is only one driver who stands head and shoulders above the rest and we, Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren are about equal. In any case, we achieved second place in the constructors’ championship, because we have learned to optimize results over all these years.
In 2026, when regulations change, we will be at the top again. I wouldn’t be in this sport if I wasn’t confident we could beat Red Bull. After we have regained three or four tenths, we can rejoin the battle.
There was a slight delay in the renewal of Lewis’ contract, but there was never any doubt that he would stay. Some time ago, Lewis told me, “I’ve had dinner with John Elkann, but I know I’m not going anywhere.” And when they wrote about his conversation with Ferrari management, he again said: “Toto, I do not conduct negotiations.”
I’ve never had any doubts about this. We have also extended the contract with George Russell for two seasons, with whom we associate the future of our team; he is the next generation after Hamilton, who grew up at Mercedes. We are happy.”
Source: F1 News
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