Toto Wolff I believe in the potential of our car

The Mercedes team did not start the new season in the best way and is 39 points below the leading Ferrari after three stages. But Toto Wolff is sure that gradually all problems with the new car will be solved, including the team’s engineers who will tackle a phenomenon such as longitudinal build-up at high speeds, which affects the W13 more than the equipment of the rivals. .

“I have been in similar situations in my life, they just have to be accepted. Last year I said that after the transition to the new regulations, the balance of power in the championship may change, the head of the Mercedes team recalled. “That’s exactly what happened. There is a very intense rivalry in the middle group of teams and we are just not fast enough. Point.

There are many areas where we can improve, we know that, but the team has not yet fully grasped the features of the new car. You just need to focus on the most important and gradually increase the effectiveness of W13. It’s the same team that has won many championships.”

The Mercedes car differs from rival vehicles in unusually compact side pontoons, and there are already suggestions that the team could return to their more traditional configuration, but Wolff denies this.

“I believe in the potential of our car,” he said. – What could be another solution? Step back, go back a few months and race a car like that? I don’t think it’s a smart move, because it won’t improve you in terms of efficiency compared to your competitors.

Everything is relative. Therefore, at this stage, we have no choice but to try to understand the reasons for the delay. And whatever the outcome of this work, we can somehow change and recreate the car.”