Toto Wolff receives huge vote of confidence from George Russell as Mercedes plot upgrades

Toto Wolff has been called “highly intelligent” and a “huge motivator” by George Russell as Mercedes prepare to unveil their upgrades.
(L to R): George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director.
(L to R): George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1…

Wolff’s team teased developments to their W14 as early as next weekend’s 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:F1 Azerbaijan Grand Prix as they bid to hunt down the Red Bulls.

The team principal has now been handed a glowing review by Russell as the F1 ‘spring break’ gets set to conclude.

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“He’s been an integ♊ral part of my career,” Russell said to Square Mile.

“Highly intelligent, a🐠 charismatic bloke, he’s been a huge part of the success of the team and is going to be a huge part of t♔he return of Mercedes after what’s been a difficult season.

“A hug🅰e motivator, an unbelievable leader, he gives e𒉰verybody his time. 

“It doesn’t matter if they are a chief aerodynamicist or working on the shop floor, he 🅘respects everybod🐭y. 

“I think that’s why he still has such a team around him and so much trust. I feel fortunate toඣ work with such a great guy.”

(L to R): Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director with George Russell (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 and
(L to R): Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director with George…

♌It had previously been thought that Mercede♛s might have to wait until the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at the end of May to bring upgrades but Wolff has offered a new clue.

"We will consistently be bringing upgrades to the car over the next few races, whi𓆏ch i෴s something to look forward to,” Wolff said in a Q&A published on Mercedes’ website. 

“But there is no such thing as a magic bullet that transforms the car, and it's a🗹bout bein𒅌g realistic with your expectations. Hopefully we will see a steady improvement.”

However, Russell returns to F1 knowing a grid penalty🅘 ๊looms later this year.

His engine, which was on fire and caused his ret꧑irement from the F1 Australian Grand Prix, is not salvageable according to German publication . 

It means he will use a second V6𝓰 engine in Baku next weekend, with only tꦗhree permitted in the whole of 2023.

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