Toto Wolff: “Our motivation is greater than ever”

The victory of Lewis Hamilton at the São Paulo Grand Prix has done a lot of good in the ranks of Mercedes. Recharged after this masterclass from the Englishman at Interlagos, the German team is now turning towards the final sprint of this breathtaking battle against Red Bull et Max Verstappen. First stop this weekend at the Losail circuit in Qatar.

« We arrive in Qatar for a new challenge, a new circuit for the F1 and which we can't wait to race on, indicate Toto wolff ahead of the 20th Grand Prix of the campaign. We prepared as best we could for this new track. It will be very important to get the most out of the free practice sessions. »

Impressed by the performance of the W12, and in particular that of Lewis Hamilton, in Brazil, the main Mercedes team does not yet know what to expect on the asphalt of Losail. “ Performance level is unpredictable between each circuit, he points. But as demonstrated in Brazil, this team will always fight. A triple-header's final run (Mexico, Brazil, Qatar) can often test your energy but with three races to define the two championships (Drivers and Manufacturers) our motivation is greater than ever. Our goal is to channel it in the most effective way. »

With 14 points difference between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton and 11 between Mercedes and Red Bull, this first Qatar Grand Prix could play an important role at the end of the season.

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