Toto Wolff oversaw eight years of crushing dominance at Mercedes, followed by four fallow years. Now, with the team rising like a phoenix from the flames, he puts the meagre seasons into perspective.
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For a long time, finishing second in the World Manufacturers' Championship was not considered to be a real success for Mercedes. After having dominated Formula 1 for eight consecutive seasons, the Brackley team has gone through four much more complicated years since the introduction of the ground effect in 2022. Back to the top in 2026, Toto Wolff nevertheless believes that this period must be placed in its context. It was a time when Mercedes d…