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Ferrari’s Secret Weapon Unveiled: How Mercedes Suspects F1 Rival Will Dominate Barcelona

Arthur Ling by Arthur Ling
May 28, 2025
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Ferrari’s Form Reignited: Can the Reds Snatch the Constructors’ Title in a Stunning Comeback? – Toto Wolff believes so

Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - October 26, 2024 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff before qualifying REUTERS/Henry Romero

Mercedes vs. Ferrari: The Battle for F1 Supremacy Intensifies in Barcelona

In a thrilling turn of events, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has ignited speculation that Ferrari might emerge as the frontrunner in the upcoming FIA technical directive set to shake up the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix this weekend.

The imminent technical directive, TD018, is poised to crack down on the flexibility of front wings under high loads, potentially redistributing performance advantages among the teams. Wolff hinted that Ferrari’s long-standing efforts to comply with the new regulations could propel them to the top, leaving rivals in the dust.

Ferrari’s Team Principal, Fred Vasseur, hinted at the Scuderia’s meticulous preparations, suggesting that they have been fine-tuning their front wing design for quite some time. Wolff echoed this sentiment, raising the possibility of Ferrari narrowing the gap to McLaren with their revamped wing.

The Austrian mastermind pointed out, “What we have seen is that Ferrari was probably most conservative on flexi-wings. What it’s going to do on the pecking order is something we need to look at. I’m not sure it will, but another angle of curiosity and I don’t know how it’s going to go.”

Amidst the anticipation of the rule tweak, Wolff expressed Mercedes’ determination to bounce back from their Monaco debacle, where both George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli faced setbacks in qualifying, leading to a disappointing race performance.

“We will be looking to get back on track in Barcelona this weekend,” declared Wolff. “It is a circuit that provides a good test of a car, with a mixture of low, medium, and high-speed corners. That will be useful for assessing our recent updates and our position relative to our competitors as we move into the second third of the season.”

With the season still wide open and 16 races left, the battle between Mercedes and Ferrari is set to intensify. The updated front wing technical directive adds another layer of intrigue to the competition, with both teams striving to outshine each other on the track.

As the F1 circus descends upon Barcelona, all eyes will be on the fierce rivalry between Mercedes and Ferrari, as they vie for supremacy in the quest for championship glory. Stay tuned as the drama unfolds on the tarmac, shaping the narrative of the 2021 Formula 1 season.

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