Toto Wolff breaks silence after Spa disaster "Here’s what Mercedes is doing for the Hungary"

Team Principal Toto Wolff didn't shy away from the truth following the Belgian Grand Prix. “Our performances in recent races have not been up to our standards,” he acknowledged. “We have work planned to both understand why that has been and get on top of it this weekend.”

It’s a rare moment of vulnerability for a team that’s built its reputation on consistency, precision, and relentless execution. But true to form, Mercedes is meeting the challenge head-on, determined to turn analysis into action as the Formula 1 grid arrives at the tight and technical Hungaroring — a track where precision and downforce reign supreme.

Since leaving Spa, the Brackley and Brixworth teams have been working flat out. Every hour between the chequered flag on Sunday and FP1 on Friday in Budapest has been dedicated to optimising every possible element of performance — from tyre management to setup direction and data modelling. No stone has been left unturned.

“The team has been flat out in the days since Spa to optimise this work,” said Wolff, “as we look to head into the summer shutdown with a positive result in Budapest.”

Hungary represents more than just the final race before the August break. It’s a chance to correct course, to reward the relentless effort of everyone back at the factory, and to reignite belief before F1 enters a crucial second half of the season.

The Hungaroring has often been a happy hunting ground for Mercedes, with its twisty layout offering a very different challenge to the high-speed demands of Spa. It’s a venue where strategy, car balance, and driver finesse can pay big dividends — and it could be just the reset the team needs.

As always, the mission remains the same: maximise performance, fight for every position, and leave everything on the track. The road back to the front isn't easy — but if any team knows how to fight back, it's this one.