F1 news: Mercedes chief Toto Wolff offers verdict on Ferrari and Red Bull battle
That’s according to executive director Toto Wolff, who says F1’s unpredictability is “exciting” going into this weekend’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix. Mercedes travel to Baku having failed to pick up a race win so far this term, with rival drivers Sebastian Vettel and Daniel Ricciardo coming out on top to date. Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas sit second and third respectively in the drivers’ standings though and will be eager to put that record right on Sunday. However, Wolff insists Mercedes have no problem with Ferrari and Red Bull challenging the supremacy that they have enjoyed over the past four years.
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"The 2018 Formula One season is set to be a celebration of everything we love about motor racing," said Wolff. "Three teams are fighting fiercely for race wins. We've witnessed exciting races with nail-biting overtakes. "The fastest F1 cars in history, driven by some of the best drivers this sport has seen. "So far, this year has all the ingredients for one of those legendary F1 seasons - a season that fans will look back on with smiles on their faces in years to come. "And it's not just the fans at home or at the race track who are excited - we feel the same. And we know that we have a massive challenge on our hands.
GETTY Mercedes chief Toto Wolff is enjoying the battle with Ferrari and Red Bull
GETTY Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas sit behind Sebastian Vettel in the F1 standings