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Wolff issues 'basics' plea to Mercedes amid Hamilton confidence issue

Cal Gaunt Sunday 15 October 2023 08:57

Wolff issues 'basics' plea to Mercedes amid Hamilton confidence issue

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has stressed the necessity of a 'back to basics' approach for 2024 to address the car-related issues that Lewis Hamilton has raised concerns about this season.

While Mercedes had high hopes of reclaiming their championship form this year following changes in Formula 1's technical rules.

Yet the team has remained winless in 2023 and secured fewer podium finishes than both of its engine customer rivals, Aston Martin and McLaren, despite currently holding the second position in the overall standings.

In addition to their performance struggles, Hamilton revealed earlier in the year that he has encountered difficulties with the cockpit position of the W14, noting that it's too far forward.

Wolff underlines the importance of ensuring that similar complaints do not persist with either of their drivers in the upcoming season.

Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton and George Russell lack confidence in the W14

Neither Lewis Hamilton nor George Russell have managed to claim a win for Mercedes in 2023

Wolff: Drivers have no confidence in the car

“We have to get back to basics,” Wolff told Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport.

“I don’t want to hear Lewis say anymore ‘My cockpit is too far forward’.”

Wolff says Mercedes need to get back to basics for the 2024 season

“We know what we understand and will not pay attention to what we do not understand,” he added.

“The biggest problem is that the drivers have no confidence in the car. We have to give them a solid foundation to score good points.”

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