After receiving its 8th consecutive title, the All-German Mercedes team will try to take advantage of the new regulations to launch a new world crown.
It’s all the paradox of Formula 1. Seeing his pilot lose his global title on the last calendar race to almost forget that the team has re-validated one of its objectives with a new world title from the builders. Even if the gap is reduced with the competition, Mercedes has renewed its leadership on the grill.
And in 2022, the Silver Flecks after two seasons in black to support the anti-racist movement Black Lives Matter they are new argentées will be new to monitor in this new honor that is open in Formula 1 and that should allow the German brand to show its adaptability in a sport where technology and development are the masters goals .
At the time of launching this new year 2022, Toto Wolff has shown confidence in his teams that he has worked for more than one year to allow him to have a car capable of responding to the demands of the new regulations.
“A full year of opportunities and risks”
“A year with a nearly seismic change in technical regulation is exciting for everyone. And we in premier. We will see soon if we have a good job.
You can count on yourself, your competencies, your organization, your ethics and your values. » For the director of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team, it is clear that he will be attending the first races to judge the real value of the car on the track, especially in the face of competition that has failed. to work these last months.
Because the gap was already reduced between Mercedes and the other teams. Is this also the case in 2022? « It will be interesting to see and know if we have any innovation or direct this change in terms of performance, explains Toto Wolff.
Whatever the case, our success will be defined by the way we adapt to the situation and develop our understanding of the car throughout the season. 2022 is a full year of opportunities and risks. These are the two faces of a very big piece, that’s why we love him so much Sport ! »
Mercedes leaves the favorite spot at Red Bull
A condition of always winning. Because it is obvious that at Mercedes, the victory calls the victory and the failure will be uncommensurable for the German team that remains today the reference. Even if officially, we do not want to play the big favorites this year.
« The objective is to remain humble, to continue to determine and to give the best of our capabilitiesaffirm Toto Wolff. This will be another intense season and it is important to watch out for the well-being of our team members so that we are in the best possible shape to overcome this new challenge. »
The tickets will be discounted this year and at Mercedes we do not believe that the dominance of these last seasons will still be the norm. However, it’s a height challenge and a challenge that awaits the Brackley team that will do everything in its power to preserve its 9th-generation title.
And the first impressions of the Mercedes-AMG F1 W13 E Leeschtung confirm the tendency that one will have an appointment with the Champion in title. The ambition is always present in a team without cessation in pursuit of Perfection. Hamilton and Russell will not miss the test on the piste.
THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF FRANCK MONTAGNY
“Are tenants of the title of constructors. It would therefore be logical to see them again in advance. These last years, they have been ahead. I do not see why this will not always be the case.
Op can not be 100% sure, as with these new rules the car will be ready for the first races, but the Mercedes have the capacity to return and make changes. On the other hand, they return to the fur and measure the season with always the ambition to remain the best. »
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