Wolff sets clear goals for Mercedes to end the current regulations 'strongly'

13:39, 27 Aug

Updated: 13:40, 27 Aug

bySandy van Wijngaarden

After the summer break, the Dutch Grand Prix is set to follow this weekend. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff talked about his team's ambitions entering the latter half of the campaign.

After George Russell managed to claim his first victory this year in Canada, and rookie Kimi Antonelli also finished on the podium, the Mercedes team did not achieve the results they were hoping for.

For the Hungarian Grand Prix, the team re-introduced an older version of suspension. Both drivers talked about feeling more comfortable, and Russell could complete the podium at the track near Budapest behind the two McLarens.

Wolff looks ahead to the Dutch GP

With this in mind, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is looking forward to this weekend. "We're ready to get back racing this weekend at Zandvoort. We start the run to the end of the season, and this current era of regulations, determined to end both strongly."

For Mercedes, there is still plenty to fight for. "It will be an intense 10 races as we fight for second in the Constructors' Championship and simultaneously focus on 2026," Austrian continued.

George Russell in Hungary

"Whilst we won't be bringing any more major developments to this year's car, the progress we made in Hungary gives us a good platform to work with."

The F1 Academy season also continues in Zandvoort this weekend. Wolff is looking forward to seeing championship leader Doriane Pin's performance.

"We're also excited to see Doriane (Pin) back in action this weekend with F1 Academy. She has taken a healthy lead in the standings and we're looking forward to supporting her as she battles for the championship across these final three rounds," Wolff concluded.