Wolff on Mercedes power issue affecting Russell
Toto Wolff says all Mercedes-powered cars were down on straight-line power during the Belgian Grand Prix, and admitted it was a team mistake that badly affected George Russell. Wolff said: "We had an issue on all Mercedes engines that we lacked the power out on the straights. That bit him [Russell] badly and it goes one-hundred-percent on us. We're trying our best as a team. We have the most powerful power unit – we have a strong car that is capable of winning. Everybody gives their maximum to minimise their mistakes and still it happens – because we are humans at work."
Wolff says Russell was not alone in Mercedes power woes, was “team mistake”
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Wolff on Mercedes power issue behind Russell's Belgian GP exit
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says George Russell’s lap-one retirement at the Belgian Grand Prix was “100%” Mercedes’ fault after a power issue left him vulnerable before contact with Lewis Hamilton. Toto Wolff said: "It's two situations here. First is the racing, the accident that happened. It was unfortunate for us, we lost a lot of constructors' points and George [lost] drivers' points. And then we had an issue with all Mercedes engines, where we lacked power on the straight. And that bit him badly. It 100% goes on us."
'100% on us' - Mercedes shoulders blame for George Russell's Spa GP heartbreak
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