In a shocking turn of events in the Formula 1 world, Toto Wolff, the Mercedes boss, has come out in full support of McLaren amidst accusations from Red Bull regarding the legality of the MCL39’s tyre management tactics. The controversy arose after Red Bull raised suspicions that McLaren might be employing illegal methods to handle their tyres, especially in hot conditions where the MCL39 has shown exceptional performance.
Despite Red Bull’s insinuations and attempts to monitor McLaren’s tyres using thermal imaging cameras, both Pirelli and the FIA have found no evidence of wrongdoing. In a bold move, McLaren’s Zak Brown responded by displaying a water bottle labeled ‘tyre cooling water’ on the pit wall during the Miami Grand Prix, challenging Red Bull to formally protest if they had genuine concerns about the legality of their tactics.
Toto Wolff, however, has firmly stood by McLaren, praising the team for their integrity and innovative approach to tyre management. He emphasized that instead of pointing fingers and crying foul, competitors should focus on improving their own performance to match McLaren’s level of excellence. Wolff acknowledged McLaren’s superior understanding of tyre management and their legitimate development in this area.
Furthermore, Wolff acknowledged that Mercedes, like Red Bull, has been pushed to elevate their tyre management game by McLaren’s impressive performance. The recent Miami GP highlighted the gap in tyre management capabilities, with George Russell finishing half a minute behind McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Wolff admitted that Mercedes needed to learn from McLaren and Red Bull on how to handle tyres effectively over long race distances.
F1コミュニティは、トト・ウォルフからのこの支持と、トップチーム間のタイヤ管理における優位性を巡る激しい戦いで盛り上がっています。シーズンが進むにつれて、マクラーレン、レッドブル、メルセデスがこの高リスクな競争で誰がトップに立つのかに注目が集まります。
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