Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff expressed his frustration after a challenging Australian Grand Prix, where Red Bull's Max Verstappen secured the pole position. Wolff described the qualifying as 'underwhelming' and was notably upset over Mercedes' performance, which resulted in a 'very brutal' double retirement for the team. This marked Mercedes' first double DNF (Did Not Finish) since 2021, making it a 'super tough' weekend for the team. Wolff's disappointment was palpable, as he mentioned wanting to 'punch himself on the nose' due to the outcome. Despite the setback, Wolff stated he has no choice but to continue with Mercedes, indicating his commitment to overcoming the challenges faced.
🗣️ 'I want to punch myself on the nose. Today feels very, very, very brutal' Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff at a loss after Silver Arrows slump to their first double DNF since 2021 in disastrous Australian Grand Prix Read in full 🔽 https://t.co/ZdpQ3e4fxb
Toto Wolff says he has no 'choice' to leave Mercedes after nightmare Australian Grand Prix https://t.co/34fFe9Fbxh
Toto Wolff says the team endured a “very brutal” double retirement at the #AusGP, making it a "super tough" weekend 💔 https://t.co/BDWe37JbiX
An unhappy Toto Wolff after Mercedes' disappointing day in Melbourne 😬 https://t.co/4IEfm0eUZj
Mercedes boss Wolff wants to 'punch himself on the nose' following his team's "very brutal" double retirement in the Australian GP. #F1 https://t.co/jsPzTrQaCZ
🗣️ "I want to punch myself on the nose" Toto Wolff has been left reeling after Mercedes endured a "brutal" double retirement in the #F1 #AusGP https://t.co/5IgQ5OkIx3
Mercedes Team Prinicpal Toto Wolff reflects on an 'underwhelming' qualifying in Australia as Red Bull's Max Verstappen claims pole 🏎️🇦🇺 https://t.co/gq2cmuplSw