Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the pressure is on for the team to secure strong result at its home race this weekend in Germany.
Formula 1 returns to the Hockenheimring for the first time since 2014. Mercedes took a 1-2 finish at the last round of the 2016 season in Hungary but Wolff says its rivals will be eager to outshine the team on home soil.
“To get such a result in Hungary, which is not a track that has traditionally suited us, shows how far we have progressed,” he said.
“That is the most satisfying outcome and a big positive for the rest of the season. We are in a strong position as we move past the halfway point, with two drivers performing at a high level and a competitive combination of chassis and engine underneath them.
“Their battle shows no signs of dropping in intensity, and we can expect plenty of entertainment as the races and points count down.
“Next, we have our home race in Hockenheim. It's no secret that this is a big weekend for us. We are just a small part of a large global organisation and we take great pride in representing the three-pointed star out on track.
“I'm sure our rivals would take great pleasure in beating us on our home turf, so the pressure is on. But we will do everything in our power to make Mercedes-Benz proud and head into the summer break on a high.”
