In a thrilling turn of events, Mercedes’ Team Principal, Toto Wolff, sets his sights on the upcoming race in Jeddah, declaring boldly, “We want the podium in Arabia too!”
Mercedes, on a quest for their fourth podium finish of the year, aims to shake things up for McLaren in Saudi Arabia. Despite their victory in the first edition of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, Mercedes has failed to grace the podium since 2022. With the talented George Russell in their ranks, the team from Brackley is gearing up to deliver another stellar performance.
Toto Wolff, the mastermind behind Mercedes’ strategy, stands firm in his belief that the Bahrain Grand Prix was just the beginning of their resurgence. Reflecting on Kimi Antonelli’s challenging race, Wolff praises the young driver’s skill and resilience in the face of adversity.
Wolff shares, “Although we were encouraged by our performance in Bahrain, Jeddah poses a different challenge. Transitioning from a rear-limited track to a more front-limited one with various high and medium-speed sections, predicting the race order would be foolish. However, we will once again aim to fight for the podium.”
Regarding George Russell’s remarkable drive in Bahrain, Wolff commends his exceptional talent and the team’s quick thinking under pressure. As they analyze the issues faced during the race, Wolff emphasizes their determination to prevent such setbacks in the future.
As for Kimi Antonelli, Wolff recognizes the Bahrain Grand Prix as a crucial learning curve. Despite demonstrating the pace to compete for a top-five finish, Antonelli’s race was plagued by misfortunes. Wolff acknowledges the young driver’s potential and highlights the race in Bahrain as a pivotal moment in his budding F1 career.
With tension mounting and expectations soaring, Mercedes is poised to make a statement in Jeddah and secure their spot on the coveted podium once again.
