Wolff states clear goal 'for Singapore and the following six races'

Speaking on the eve of the Singapore GP, the Silver Arrows team principal said: "After a solid weekend in Azerbaijan, we head to Singapore and another street race. Whilst Baku and Marina Bay share that characteristic, the challenge of each is very different.

With Ferrari’s poor result in Baku and Russell’s podium finish, Mercedes have reclaimed second place in the Constructors’ standings, with the Brackley outfit now the closest challenger to McLaren, who could wrap up a second consecutive Constructors’ title this weekend.

"Whilst we were pleased to return to the podium last time out, and move back into second in the Constructors' Championship, we know how competitive the field is at present," Wolff added.

He finally set the goal for the weekend: "We need to ensure we deliver at our maximum each weekend if we are to fight for further positive results and maintain that position in the standings. That is our focus for Singapore and the following six races as we approach the end of the season."

The Mercedes driver also spoke about what the team’s target could be for the Marina Bay weekend, while noting that the varying characteristics of the remaining circuits between now and the end of the season could play a decisive role, either positively or negatively, in Mercedes’ competitiveness and results.

The Briton also underlined how tightly packed the field is at the moment, and how just a few tenths can drastically change the order. Read his words here.