Formula 1: Mercedes Chief Breaks Silence on Adrian Newey Swoop Amid Ongoing Max Verstappen Links

• Mercedes are looking to improve from their lacklustre start to the 2024 season
• The Brackley-based team are experiencing their worst start to an F1 campaign
• Reports of a swoop for a Red Bull engineering chief, Adrian Newey, have surfaced

Mercedes AMG finds themselves grappling with their most challenging start to a Formula 1 season yet as the 2024 campaign unfolds.

The Brackley-based outfit are yet to grace the podium in the two races held thus far, marking a stark departure from their usual dominance. With a mere 26 points on the board, Mercedes languishes at its lowest ebb in the hybrid era.

Adding to their woes, the initial optimism surrounding the pace of the W15 Silver Arrow has waned, leaving the team struggling to keep pace with their competitors.

At the conclusion of the Saudi Arabia Grand Prix, Mercedes could only muster a lacklustre sixth and ninth-place finish, a far cry from their customary excellence.

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However, amid this downturn in form, reports have surfaced linking Max Verstappen to the team. While many fans and stakeholders are still sceptical about these rumours, another report suggests that Red Bull's Chief Technology Officer, Andrian Newey, could be moving to the German team.

Nevertheless, amid these swirling rumours, Mercedes CEO, Toto Wolff, has further fuelled the conversation by sharing his thoughts on the rumours.

Wolff speaks on signing Newey

When asked about the potential signing of Red Bull's Chief Technology Officer, the 52-year-old provided a subtle yet intriguing response that sent waves through the F1 paddock.

As reported by GP Blog, the Mercedes Chief stated:

"In this crazy carousel, anything is possible. I wouldn't dismiss anything. However, we have an excellent team of technicians whom I trust, even if that trust isn't reflected in our lap times at the moment."

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Wolff's words undoubtedly add more intrigue to the growing reports of key personnel being linked with moves away from Red Bull.

Nonetheless, it remains to be seen if Mercedes will succeed in enticing any of the individuals reportedly considering leaving the Austrian team.

Formula 1 winners suggest the reason for Hamilton’s struggle

In another report, Sports Brief stated that former Formula 1 driver, David Coulthard, has offered insights into Lewis Hamilton's recent struggles.

The 53-year-old hinted at the possibility of the early Ferrari announcement affecting the seven-time World Champion.