Wolff not concerned about cooling issues but “very strong” Ferrari

Ferrari showed yet again how much faster they are through straight line speed from Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc trading one-two finishes over Friday, with Mercedes usually the quicker through the technical parts of circuits.

But Wolff admitted that grip level was an issue that the team struggled to get on top of throughout the day as temperatures were high on the track, making it difficult for teams to get the right tyre temperatures.

Wolff said to Sky Sports: “In terms of engine cooling, we’re in a good space. It was not a problem anymore. Or, better space.

It was known that Mercedes had brought aerodynamic upgrades to the German Grand Prix, but Wolff played down whether it had made a huge effect on the cars, saying that most other teams will have brought upgrades too.

“I think everyone brought an upgrade,” he added.