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Mercedes dominates with a 1-2 finish at the Australian Grand Prix, but Toto Wolff isn’t celebrating just yet. The team principal underscores that Ferrari is ready to fight for the 2026 championship. George Russell and Kimi Antonelli may have led from the front row, yet Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc disrupts the narrative early on, battling Russell for the lead. Lewis Hamilton joins the fray after Antonelli’s sluggish start linked to battery issues. Wolff acknowledges the intense competition, stating, “We have a fight on our hands with Ferrari.”
The new regulations showcase the challenges of maintaining an advantage in close racing, with drivers struggling to pull ahead due to energy management. While Mercedes shines in the race's latter stages, Wolff emphasizes the need for vigilance as the season unfolds. The championship battle is far from over, and the intensity is palpable.
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