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Wolff hopes new W09 retains the qualities of the 'diva'
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is expecting the team's 2018 challenger to be a more consistent performer than its predecessor while retaining the W08's qualities. The Silver Arrows squad will be pushing the boundaries of performance once again this year, but vowed to design a less 'diva' car for 2018, one which will have hopefully rubbed out the W08's unpredictable or vicious nature while preserving its successful assets. The W09's design and manufacturing process has gone according to plan over the winter, although validation of the team's work will only be delivered in Barcelona when pre-season testings kicks off at the end of the month. Mercedes lobbying for return of active suspension in F1...
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