Toto Wolff Reveals Harsh Reality for Mercedes: Trapped in ‘Vicious Cycle’

Despite Max Verstappen’s exceptional performance as the race winner, Wolff acknowledged that the second Red Bull car, driven by Sergio Perez, was closer to the Silver Arrows in terms of performance. He emphasized that without Verstappen in the equation, Mercedes and Red Bull would be engaged in close and exciting racing.

However, Wolff also acknowledged the reality of the stopwatch, which does not lie, and conceded that Verstappen’s dominance is the key factor they need to address. He recognized that Red Bull and Mercedes seem to be on similar development routes, but Verstappen’s performance puts him in a league of his own.