Toto Wolff and Mercedes reveal honest opinions on Ferrari’s challenge for the 2022 championship


Toto Wolff and Mercedes reveal honest opinions on Ferrari’s challenge for the 2022 championship

Ferrari

Toto Wolff the Mercedes team principal believes the Maranello-based Ferrari team could challenge them during the 2022 Formula1 season. He feels if Ferrari can efficiently develop their car during the winter break then they could be very much in play during the 2022 Formula1 season.

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Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff

It has been stated in the Express that Toto Wolff thinks that if Ferrari can get their winter developments right they could prove to be a major player in the fight for the Formula1 2022 season crown. Ferrari was able to finish third in the Formula1 standings for the 2021 season after lingering in the middle for quite a few seasons.

In Toto Wolff’s opinion Ferrari could prove to be a darkhorse in the championship

Ferrari
Ferrari

During the 2021 season of Formula1, Mercedes was the team who managed to come out on top by nicking first place of RedBull in the Constructor’s championship by a narrow margin of 28 points. They have been the dominant force ever since the hybrid era began in 2014. Since then they have won eight consecutive world titles.

But all this could change in 2022 as the new regulations are kicking in and pundits of the sport believe the regulation change is going to bring everyone closer. This is the best opportunity for other teams including Ferrari to step on the gas and try to push Mercedes off their pedestal.

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Ferrari and Mercedes
Ferrari and Mercedes

Ferrari had a very strong 2021 season with their young drivers Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, they both were able to perform exceptionally well during the season and managed to get Ferrari third place in the 2021 standings. Carlos finished a respectable 5th in the driver’s standings with 164.5 points whereas his teammate amassed 159 points during the 2021 season.

Carlos and Charles
Carlos and Charles

If Ferrari is to challenge Mercedes and Red Bull for the title, the 2022 season could be their best chance of doing it. Ferrari was third in the championship last season, now they just have to push themselves a bit more in terms of developing their car, and who knows, we might just see them mixed up in the championship battle next season.