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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff expects Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s title battle to go down to the last race of the season.
The championship battle between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen has been very close throughout 2021, with both drivers retaking the top spot in the standings on several occasions.
At the United States Grand Prix Friday press conference Toto Wolff was asked if he believes the title battle will ‘go down to the wire’.
“Yes, I think it will, because the swings of points are not massive,” the Austrian said.
“Goes one direction and then the other way. I’ve said before I think that the DNFs are the killer for this championship because you can’t…
“It’s very difficult to recover a 25-point loss, so you need to minimise the mistakes. It’s exciting to see.
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Wolff was then asked to give his comments on the Constructors’ Championship battle between Mercedes and Red Bull. Mercedes at the moment has what could be described as a “comfortable” points advantage.
“Well, comfortable is the wrong word but I think there is a little bit of a bigger gap, that is solid but that could go very much to the end, and is an important championship for us as Mercedes,” Toto said.
The Austrian also highlighted the importance Hamilton and Verstappen’s team-mates will play in the title battle.
“[Valtteri Bottas’] form was unbelievable in Turkey. For me it is really a 10 out of 10, and he seemed pretty good today.
“Comfortable, at ease with the car, and if he can continue to maintain his pace that is very helpful, not only for the Constructors’ Championship, but also for Lewis’ Championship because he is taking points away from the other guys,” concluded Mercedes’ team boss.
