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Wolff ‘knew' Honda would ace final F1 engine

Mar.30 Mercedes' Toto Wolff has hailed Red Bull engine partner Honda for producing a more potent power unit than the reigning champion team for 2021. Although Lewis Hamilton pipped Max Verstappen at the post in Bahrain, it was the Red Bull-Honda that dominated with pace throughout the season opening weekend. Wolff gives much of the credit to Honda. 'We lose at high speed. We can clearly see that we have a deficit there,' said the Mercedes team boss. Wolff said he thinks Mercedes' biggest deficit is 'energy recovery'. 'They (Honda) did a great job,' he said. 'They delivered an extremely competitive power unit and we have to accept that as sportspeople.' The Austrian is not surprised that...
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