Wolff optimistic about British GP: 'We want to continue this trend'
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- Tygo Bekkema
The Mercedes team are still pleased with their victory at the Austrian Grand Prix. But the F1 calendar continues with the British Grand Prix on the cards. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff looks forward to the weekend in Silverstone with confidence. He looks ahead to what awaits his team.
George Russell won the race in Austria, while Hamilton was stranded on P4. Although the latter had hoped for more, Wolff is still mostly very positive. "We head to Silverstone, encouraged by our weekend in Austria. We capitalised on the opportunities that presented themselves to claim victory. We were running an honest third on track, not too far behind the leading duo. When they tangled, we were there to take advantage. That is due to the hard work of everyone at Brackley and Brixworth over the recent months."
The Austrian hopes this victory lap is a prelude to more similar results. "Our incremental gains have brought us closer to the front and turned us into regular podium contenders. Everyone is focused on maintaining that positive trajectory and getting ourselves into the fight for victories on a regular basis. We are optimistic that we can achieve this. There is a great energy and momentum within the team and last weekend's result only adds to that."
Wolff expects an exciting battle
Finally, Wolff says he is very much looking forward to the British Grand Prix, himself and his team maintaining a close relationship with Silverstone. "Silverstone is something of a home race for our team. It is always fantastic to see our factory-based team members in the grandstands. I'm sure the British fans will also be out in force cheering on the team, and both Lewis and George; the atmosphere each and every year is exceptional. On track, the battle at the front is tight. We will have to be at our best to challenge for the podium once again. That is our aim, though, and we are excited for the challenge," Wolff concluded.
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