Mercedes has made light of the viral video featuring team chief and CEO Toto Wolff from the Australian Grand Prix. In the video, Wolff was seen scooting through the paddock at Albert Park, Melbourne, where he misjudged the height of an archway and clipped his head. Despite the mishap, Wolff styled it out and laughed it off as cameras captured the moment, which quickly spread on social media.
Now, as the team prepares for the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, Mercedes has released a new video poking fun at the incident. In the video, Wolff is seen scooting through the paddock once again, but this time, he is handed a race helmet to wear. The video has already garnered over 400,000 views and 10,000 likes.
Following their successful start to the 2026 Formula 1 season with a 1-2 finish at the Australian Grand Prix, Mercedes driver George Russell claimed victory in Melbourne and secured pole position for the sprint race in China. Russell expressed his happiness with securing his first Sprint pole and praised the performance of the W17 car.
Despite the strong start, Russell emphasized the need to remain cautious of the competition and focus on tire management, especially with the potential challenges that come with a Sprint race. The team is working hard to ensure a successful qualifying session for the Grand Prix on Sunday.
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