Toto Wolff walking in the Singapore paddock - Photo: Race Pictures

Wolff 'relishes' tight Constructors' fight and ups the ante for Mexico

18:04, 21 Oct

Updated: 18:14, 21 Oct

byNorberto Mujica

Mercedes team principal and CEO Toto Wolff hopes Mercedes will have a stronger outing in Mexico and looks forward to the fight for P2 in the Constructors' Championship, a battle the Austrian believes will go down to the wire.

It's going to be a battle all the way to the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi and that is something we are relishing."

- Toto Wolff.

During the United States Grand Prix weekend Mercedes saw Ferrari and Red Bull eat into their lead establishing the finest of margins in the fight for P2 in the Teams' Championship which involves the Germans, Ferrari and Red Bull Racing.

He said: "Five races to go. Just 10 points separating P2 to P4 in the Constructors' Championship. We had a poor result in Austin and our rivals gained ground on us.

"We have the chance to bounce back straight away this weekend in Mexico though. It's going to be a battle all the way to the chequered flag in Abu Dhabi and that is something we are relishing."

But first, the Championship will make a scheduled stop in Mexico City where the 20th round of the 2025 Formula One season will be held, a unique challenge, the Austrian says.

"Mexico City presents a unique challenge. The high altitude taxes the brakes and power unit significantly, whilst the thin air requires a high downforce set-up.

"The field is tight but we are hopeful of a strong showing, stronger than we managed a few days ago in Texas," Wolff concluded.

Wolff looks forward to Vesti's contribution

As reported earlier, Mercedes' reserve driver Frederik Vesti will take George Russell's spot during FP1 at the Mexico City Grand Prix, a collaboration, Wolff is looking forward to.

"Our Reserve Driver Fred Vesti will be in the car for FP1, completing the second of his rookie sessions this year. He will contribute to our programme, as he does every time he is in the car."

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