Wolf: The weekend is sure to be interesting.

      Before the Italian Grand Prix, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff spoke about the upcoming races in Monza and Madrid…

      Toto Wolff: “The races in Monza and Madrid mark an important period for us. The competition in the championship is so high that several teams have a real chance of winning, and the cost of mistakes has increased. We are in leading positions in both championships, but no one in our team has any illusions about how challenging the upcoming races will be.

      The difficulties will start in Monza, where Kimi will receive a penalty for replacing the power unit and will start from the last position. This is disappointing for both him and the fans who would like to see him fighting for the lead on home soil, but there is no room for sentimentality in our sport. When making decisions necessary to compete for the title, sometimes sacrifices must be made. Kimi's task is to recover as many positions as possible and earn the maximum possible points.

      In the second half of the pits, George, in good shape after Zandvoort, will aim to challenge his rivals from the very start of the weekend.

      Monza requires a lot of energy. For most of the lap, you are pushing the power unit to its limits, and you don’t have many opportunities to recharge the battery. Under the current regulations, this will force us to seek a compromise. We all face a tough challenge, so the weekend is sure to be interesting.”