Mercedes is more than ready to bounce back: Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff

Mercedes director Toto Wolff has said that the team is all set to put the disappointing outing in Japan behind and challenge for the top spots in the remaining races.

The team only managed to score 4 points in Suzuka with Nico Rosberg finishing eight and Lewis Hamilton forced to retire the race. But Wolff insisted that the drivers are ready to make up the 10 point gap that the team have with Ferrari.

“The last three races have shown us that we have a real fight on our hands to secure second place in the Constructors’ Championship – but also that we have the performance to achieve our goal if we consistently deliver the full potential of the car,” Wolff said.

“We quickly put the disappointing weekend in Japan behind us and are now fully focused on the final four races of the season. The engineering team has been working hard to extract every last bit of performance and Nico and Lewis are both hungry to achieve strong finishes,” he added.

Wolff added that the remaining circuits suit their car and could give them the upper hand over Ferrari.

“We have no reason to fear any of the upcoming circuits, as we have been strong on all types of track so far this season. That should once again be the case this weekend in India, on a circuit that includes one of the most demanding corners of the year at turn 10. We will aim to do our usual, professional job, maximize the performance of the car and our target for both drivers will be a podium finish,” he said.