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Wolff analyzes Ferrari's strong starts, hints at strategic trade-offs
11 March 2026GP BlogAnalysisRumor

Wolff analyzes Ferrari's strong starts, hints at strategic trade-offs

Toto Wolff suggests Ferrari's superior race starts, powered by specific engine hardware, might force the team to compromise performance in other areas of a race. He revealed Mercedes has not altered its start configuration and was pleased with its launch in Melbourne, even under sub-optimal conditions.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has downplayed Ferrari's significant advantage in race starts, suggesting it may come with a strategic compromise elsewhere in a Grand Prix. While acknowledging the Scuderia's impressive launch performance, Wolff indicated Mercedes is not currently prioritizing changes to its own start procedure, satisfied with its results in Australia despite not having fully charged batteries.

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