Wolff earger to close the gap to Red Bull in the remainder of the season
Following a positive momentum in the past two months, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff hopes that his outfit can further reduce the gap to the field-leading Red Bull in the remainder of the season.
Mercedes had endured a contrasting time in the opening 14 rounds of the season. Following a tough start to the season, the Brackley-based outfit impressed with three wins in the last four races, registering two pole positions, and six races in succession with a podium finish.
Compare that to the opening seven races, when the team managed a best Grand Prix finish of P5 and a P2 in the China Sprint, and it is clear the team's hard work was bearing fruit as the summer break approached.
Asked about his feelings ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff noted: "We are ready to get back racing this weekend in Zandvoort.
"Ahead of the summer break, we built momentum with an improved car and stronger results. We will look to continue that progress into the final 10 races of the season."
The gap to Ferrari in P3 in the Constructors' stands at 79 points, but the margin to the Scuderia has come down from 156 over the past six races.
Despite the successful development push, Wolff insists that Mercedes still needs to push on with its work if it wants to close the gap to the field-leading McLaren and Red Bull on every circuit.
"We know we have ground to make up. We are not yet able to compete for victories at every Grand Prix. We have made good steps in improving the W15's weaknesses though and will continue to work hard to take more.
"If we can do so, then we will close the gap to those ahead in both championships."
Preparing to host its fourth Grand Prix since returning to the calendar in 2021, the Zandvoort circuit tests an F1 car in ways other layouts cannot.
"Zandvoort is a challenging track. With its banked corners, high-speed sections, and narrow layout, it has an old-school feel.
"The passionate Dutch fans always create a great atmosphere. It is a good place to get back to work and we're excited for the challenges ahead over the rest of the season," concluded Wolff.
