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F1: Mercedes fixes will not arrive immediately, says team boss Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff feels Mercedes are "punching above their weight" after the Silver Arrows finished third and fourth at the 2022 season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday. Lewis Hamilton was gifted a podium finish after their 2021 rivals, Red Bull Racing, were forced to retire both their cars.

Hamilton delighted with unexpected third place

MANAMA : Lewis Hamilton has won a record 103 Formula One grands prix but Mercedes's seven-times world champion was all smiles in Bahrain on Sunday after third place exceeded his expectations.

Toto Wolff admits Mercedes 'put their hand down the toilet' in bid to catch Red Bull

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff certainly wasn't expecting to see Lewis Hamilton on the podium in Bahrain, particularly after they "put their hand in the toilet" midway through the race. Coming into the race weekend, Mercedes knew they were far off the pace being shown by Red Bull and Ferrari.

'Grateful' Lewis Hamilton praises 'historic' Ferrari for one-two at Bahrain Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton praised Ferrari for their one-two at the Bahrain Grand Prix and said he was «grateful» for a third place finish. Hamilton had been in a circumspect mood over the last few days as his Mercedes team struggled to improve the performance of their new car, and it looked as if he would finish in fifth place with just a few laps to go. Ad/> However Hamilton benefited as Max Verstappen’s Red Bull was struck by a sudden failure before the Dutchman's team-mate Sergio Perez spun out on the last lap.