Wolff doesn't expect a battle with Verstappen: "But we are looking ahead"

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Wolff does not expect a battle with Verstappen
18 June 2023 at 19:16
  • Kada Sarkozi
  • Editor

Mercedes is among the teams that can benefit from other people's grid penalties. Both Lewis Hamilton and George Russell moved up a place because of Nico Hulkenberg's penalty and the podium therefore beckons for Toto Wolff's team.

Wolff on expectations GP Canada

Wolff sees his drivers in the race starting from third and fourth places. The Mercedes team boss does not expect them to be able to challenge Max Verstappen for victory, but hopes to compete with Fernando Alonso.

"I think it's a good starting position," Wolff said looking ahead to Sky Sports. "We are looking forwards, and not backwards. Depends if we are clean through turn one, and then it will be a fight for P2."