Toto Wolff has said the parlous fortunes of Mercedes compelled him to join his team on the ground for this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, having originally planned not to be in attendance at Suzuka.
Heading into this fourth round, the optimism with which Mercedes had entered the season had long since evaporated and instead Wolff conceded in the buildup to the Japanese GP that he had to lead from the front on the ground, and opted to fly out and join the team.
