Vettel in a Ferrari: Wolff plays Red Bull’s attack on Mercedes F1 down as “day-to-day business”

Mercedes is famous for its decades of reign in F1. What is now considered the best rivalry of the decade is nothing new to the Silver Arrows. During the years of domination, many tried to overthrow the three-pointed star. Toto Wolff downplays the intensity of the 2021 battle between Mercedes and Red Bull, claiming it is nothing they have never seen before.

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In a recent interview, Wolff compared the fight with the challengers from Mercedes in red Ferrari and Vettel. “It is true that we had this experience in-house for many years. But it wasn’t that long ago that Sebastian Vettel was a competitor in the Ferrari who was ahead of the game before the summer break. “

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Using the comparison with the Ferrari-Vettel era, Wolff explained why Red Bull’s challenge is almost banal. “The current situation is not new to us. Even if it is inflated to the king’s fight, which is normal day-to-day business for us. “

It’s been an exciting rivalry this season, mainly because the outcome was unpredictable. However, Vettel’s fight with Hamilton was almost as entertaining. However, the stakes are much higher this time.

Untitled Max Verstappen is 12 points ahead of Lewis Hamilton, a heavyweight in the sport. While Max wants to get his first title, Hamilton wants to make history with an eighth title.

Toto Wolff is confident about the triumph of Mercedes

The Mercedes front man is not deterred by the pressure of the championship. This is due to his trust in the Brackley team. Being in the game for so long brings a sense of stability to Wolff.

Formula 1 F1 – Great Britain Grand Prix – Silverstone Circuit, Silverstone, Great Britain – July 18, 2021 Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the REUTERS / Peter Cziborra race

“We now have a good car that we understand better than before. Our advantage is that we don’t have to prove anything anymore. That makes it easy for us to act … We have built up enough self-confidence for this situation. “

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However, this is not to say that he is unaware of the challenge ahead. Since the lead changes in almost every race, Wolff knows that it could be a triumph for everyone. “The back and forth will probably last until the final … Well, nothing is fixed.”

Formula 1 F1 – United States Grand Prix – Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas, USA – October 24, 2021 Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes in action in front of Max Verstappen from Red Bull during the REUTERS / Mike Blake race

While Wolff remains calm over the last five laps, F1 can’t wait for history to be made. Either Lewis Hamilton breaks Michael Schumacher’s record and cemented his legacy, or Max Verstappen hoists the Red Bull flag on the former Mercedes playground.

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