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Wolff Signals Patience Required: Mercedes Eyes Gradual Improvement with Imola Upgrade Amidst Challenging Season Start
Toto Wolff Issues Alert on Multiple Races as Mercedes Prepares for an Additional Upgrade in Imola
Mercedes leader Toto Wolff anticipates the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, eyeing yet another enhancement for the race.
Toto Wolff is of the opinion that it might take "a few races" for Mercedes to apply the insights gained from the first six races of the 2024 Formula 1 season.
Mercedes has had a disappointing beginning to the season, currently sitting in fourth position in the Formula 1 Constructors' Championship.
The team based in Brackley has not managed to secure a podium finish so far this year, and seems to be more distant from Red Bull's performance than at any previous point.
The Mercedes W14 still struggles with irregular performance, sometimes displaying a respectable speed.
Lewis Hamilton managed to maintain a close distance behind Sergio Perez, staying within the DRS zone throughout the last segment of the race after the Safety Car period.
As we anticipate this weekend's race at Imola, Wolff predicts that despite Mercedes introducing “more updates”, the team shouldn't expect a significant boost in performance immediately.
"He mentioned, "We've completed a quarter of the season thus far. The initial six races were challenging, yet we've gained a solid grasp on areas requiring enhancement and have devised a straightforward strategy to address these issues."
"It may take a few competitions before the results become apparent, but the team is putting in a great effort to achieve them as quickly as they can. Until then, our focus will be on getting the most out of the current setup."
We're introducing additional updates to Imola with the hope that they steer us towards the desired direction.
Following consecutive sprint weekends, Imola will return to the conventional F1 schedule, featuring three practice sessions.
Amidst Mercedes' erratic performance in 2024, Wolff is pleased with the resumption of a regular schedule.
"Following consecutive Sprints, we're returning to the more familiar weekend structure. This allows us more opportunity to tweak the configuration, yet Imola remains a tough track that puts both the vehicle and the driver to the test," he further stated.
"The track features a mix of quick, smooth stretches and slower, sharp turns, along with a challenging, uneven terrain. Its tight layout complicates passing maneuvers and it also includes significant changes in elevation. All these elements together present a tough challenge, but it's one we're eager to tackle."
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