Toto Wolff expressed optimism despite Mercedes’ underwhelming performance in Japan, highlighting progress with the W15.
George Russell and Lewis Hamilton secured seventh and ninth places at Suzuka, facing challenges with their one-stop strategy after a red-flagged start.
Wolff acknowledged the disappointing outcome but emphasized Mercedes’ advancements, especially on a historically difficult track.
He noted improvements in car performance and understanding, highlighting better competitiveness compared to the previous year.
While the race didn’t unfold as desired, Wolff remained upbeat about Mercedes’ trajectory, indicating potential for further improvement moving forward.
