Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff says that the team still has to eliminate “small errors” if it is to stay ahead of its rivals.
Wolff admitted that the team could have done better in Baku, where Nico Rosberg won but Lewis Hamilton managed only fifth.
“We didn't maximize our potential in Baku,” said Wolff. “At some circuits, you seem to find the sweet spot straight from the beginning, and that track suited our car in terms of demands on the power unit and aerodynamic efficiency. So, we left a little disappointed.
“But overall there were a lot of positives. Our package is clearly as competitive as ever and we have seen that both drivers are pushing right to the limit – sometimes even beyond it. This is what we want to see from them. It would be easy to get complacent or ease off the pedal after our recent success. But they are pushing themselves, each other and the team forward at every step. We accept that sometimes this will result in tough weekends, but it's good for all of us, and good for the sport.”
Wolff says there is no room for mistakes: “Our priority is to eliminate the small errors which have cost points here and there. We need every weapon at our disposal operating at maximum capacity to fight off the opposition at the front, who are growing in number. Force India have been very strong recently, Williams are always quick in Spielberg and, of course, there is the constant threat from Ferrari and Red Bull, particularly at a home race for the latter.”
