Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged the team's poor race starts are unacceptable as the competition closes in, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli losing 26 positions across starts at the first four 2026 Formula 1 races. Wolff said the issue stems from team mistakes in providing drivers with proper tools and grip estimates, and Mercedes must fix the problem before its major upgrade package arrives at the Canadian Grand Prix.
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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged the team's poor race starts are unacceptable as the competition closes in, with championship leader Kimi Antonelli losing 26 positions across starts at the first four 2026 Formula 1 races. Wolff said the issue stems from team mistakes in providing drivers with proper tools and grip estimates, and Mercedes must fix the problem before its major upgrade package arrives at the Canadian Grand Prix.