Toto Wolff discusses the start of a new era for Mercedes

Toto Wolff, the boss of Mercedes, is a key figure who has been leading this successful team for years. The departure of Lewis Hamilton marks the beginning of a new era for the German team, and it will be interesting to see how the team will cope with the changes. The new driver line-up under the leadership of George Russell and the young Kimi Antonelli brings new challenges, but also great opportunities for success.

New challenges for Mercedes

Toto Wolff stated that the team is now more committed than ever to the challenges at the top, with a clear goal to fight for victories. Wolff stressed the importance of constantly fighting for titles, while at the same time reiterating his belief that George Russell will be ready to fight for the drivers' title this year. However, he emphasizes that the key to success will be a single factor - the development of a consistent car that can compete with the best teams on the grid.

Also, since Lewis Hamilton's departure, a new leadership role has fallen to Russell, who now has to prove himself as a true leader. In recent years, Mercedes' car has not been at the level of the best, which is why Hamilton decided to open a new chapter in his career. But with the new W16 car, maybe the situation will be different.

"We have an exciting lineup that will help us achieve our goals," Wolff said. "Both drivers have come through our junior program, which confirms our commitment to talent development."

Also, Wolff points out that George will be key to the leadership of the team and the progress of young Kimi. "Kimi has incredible talent, but he still has a lot of work ahead of him. This season will be a challenge, but we believe in his ability."

A new era for Mercedes

Wolff particularly emphasized the start of a new era for Mercedes in 2025, talking about the exciting opportunity for the team to continue building on its rich tradition.