With three Grand Prix wins during the last 4 race weekends, Mercedes could make a reputable declare for the title of “hottest Components 1 crew” for the time being. 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 might need nipped McLaren in that class as effectively.
Nonetheless, the latest success has not satisfied Mercedes Workforce Principal that the crew is able to battle for wins every week.
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Within the crew’s media preview of this weekend’s Dutch Grand Prix, Wolff famous that whereas the crew has made enhancements in latest weeks, they’re but in a position to problem for the highest step of the rostrum constantly.
“We’re able to get again racing this weekend in Zandvoort. Forward of the summer season 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 we have now 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 season 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 dealing with a 156-point deficit following the Monaco Grand Prix — McLaren and first-place Purple Bull are nonetheless off within the distance.
With continued enhancements to the crew’s challenger, Wolff believes they’ll slender these gaps as effectively.
“We’ve made good steps in bettering the W15’s weaknesses although and can proceed to work exhausting to take extra,” added the Mercedes boss. “If we are able to accomplish that, then we are going to shut the hole to these forward in each championships.”
That climb begins this weekend on the Dutch Grand Prix, and as Wolff famous, the crew 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 slender format, it has an old-school really feel. The passionate Dutch followers all the time create a terrific 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.”