Wolff despite new challenge for Verstappen: "This is not new for us"

Mercedes have been supreme in Formula 1 for seven years and seem to have fought the most exciting battles internally. According to team boss Toto Wolff, this is forgetting that Sebastian Vettel was once a fierce rival. The fight against Max Verstappen is therefore nothing new.

Mercedes have not yet fallen from their throne, but Red Bull Racing and Verstappen open a strong attack in 2021 that looks set to succeed. Wolff doesn't seem excited about the 'new' rivalry just yet.

Speaking to Speedweek.com the Austrian says: "It's true that we experienced the battle mainly internally in recent years. It was only not long ago that Vettel was a contender in his Ferrari. He was even ahead during the summer break."

"Even if it gets blown up as a fight between two kings, it's still normal day-to-day business for us," Wolff continued the conversation.

Wolff sounds confident enough about the battle with Red Bull Racing. When asked where he sees the advantages and disadvantages for both teams, the team boss replies: "We have a good car that we understand better than before. Our advantage is that we have nothing to prove anymore."