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Mercedes AMG F1 Team Principal Toto Wolff has admitted that his team is still short of the pace required to win Formula 1 races in 2024, despite a strong podium finish at the Spanish Grand Prix. The team’s progress and challenges are discussed, with a focus on their aim to close the gap to the top teams and secure their first win of the 2024 season.

In a candid post-race interview, seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton revealed that Mercedes’ 2024 car is running at its maximum performance level without further upgrades, and surprisingly, it only responds to one specific set-up. Hamilton also identified tyre preparation as a key weakness that the team needs to address to be truly competitive.

As the Spanish Grand Prix unfolds, the battle at the front of the pack remains intense, with Verstappen leading but facing challenges from Norris, Hamilton, and others. Meanwhile, the fight for positions in the midfield is also heating up, with Alonso and Bottas jockeying for position. Strategy and tyre management will be crucial factors in determining the outcome of this unpredictable race.

In a significant development for the Formula 1 community, the Swiss arbitration court has ruled in favor of the Haas Formula 1 team in its dispute with Russian sponsor Uralkali. The ruling affirms Haas’s decision to terminate the sponsorship agreement following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a decision that has now been validated by the arbitration panel.

In a dramatic qualifying session for the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, Mercedes teammates George Russell and Lewis Hamilton found themselves in a confusing moment, tripping over each other in pursuit of a tow from Esteban Ocon’s Alpine. Despite the mishap, Mercedes remains confident in the progress made with its recent car upgrades, positioning the team well to challenge for victory on race day.