News Details
Wolff rues ‘unraceable' Mercedes package
Mercedes' 'compact' aerodynamic package proved to be the architect of their own downfall as their W10 suffered with cooling issues at the Austrian Grand Prix. As the Formula 1 drivers lined up on the grid for the start of Sunday's 71-lap Austrian Grand Prix, the track temperature peaked at 51.8'C. It barely dropped as the laps counted down, costing both Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton. The duo were forced to lift and coast throughout the grand prix as their Mercedes engines overheated. Bottas finished third while Hamilton was P5 on the day, the championship leader's first race off the podium this season. 'That was really painful for us,' Wolff said. 'Damage limitation. 'We knew that we...
Full Story »
Full Story »
6y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Mercedes: 'That was really painful for us'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff knows the Austrian Grand Prix was a...
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Mercedes concerned by marginal cooling ahead of...
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the team’s “marginal”...
6y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Wolff describes Austrian GP as 'low point' of 2018...
Toto Wolff has described Mercedes' double DNF at the Austrian Grand Prix...
6y ago from GPBlog.com
Mercedes forced into 'damage limitation' by...
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the Silver Arrows outfit was forced into...
6y ago from F1i.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
How far has Francesco Bagnaia fallen behind compared...
No description available...
14h ago from Motorsport.com
Franco Morbidelli renews with VR46 Racing Team for...
Franco Morbidelli has announced he will remain a satellite Ducati rider...
18h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marc Marquez's crash tally halves in 2025 as Ducati...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
VR46 Ducati retains Franco Morbidelli for 2026 MotoGP...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Rinus VeeKay separates from Dale Coyne Racing
Rinus VeeKay will not race with Dale Coyne Racing next season after...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power released after 17 years with Team Penske
Team Penske has parted ways with veteran IndyCar driver Will Power, the...
13h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Rinus VeeKay won't return to Dale Coyne Racing in 2026
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Will Power and Team Penske officially part ways after...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastian Ogier wants WRC title by “winning...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Toyota’s Sebastien Ogier races to thrilling comeback...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC championship twist as Hyundai retires Adrien...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Piero Hincapie reveals what Granit Xhaka told him...
New Arsenal signing Piero Hincapie has admitted he spoke to former Gunner...
13h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Szoboszlai’s rocket and Milner’s new milestone –...
;a href="https://bsky.app/profile/maxrushden.bsky.social">Max...
16h ago from TheGuardian.com
Transfer roundup: Arsenal sign Hincapié on loan while...
t;li>Gunners have £45m option to buy defender next summerFulham...
16h ago from TheGuardian.com
Transfer deadline day: Premier League club-by-club...
No description available...
16h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 fans ANGRY after walking out of Dutch Grand Prix
There was a remarkable sight during the Dutch... Read More »
7h ago from GPFans.com
Staggering Newey admission emerges over Verstappen to Aston...
Adrian Newey has discussed Max Verstappen’s... Read More »
16h ago from GPFans.com
F1 driver's former model girlfriend linked with new...
Mick Schumacher's former girlfriend has been... Read More »
8h ago from GPFans.com
