Wolff: We need to maximize every opportunity

Despite their horrible form this year, with a below par car in the form of the W13, Mercedes have been able to capitalize on all the chances that were presented to them so far this season.

As a result, their leading driver, George Russell is fourth in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship, only 41 points down on leader Max Verstappen, as Mercedes sit a firm third in the Constructors' Standings 101 points down on leaders Red Bull, as a long season still ahead awaits.

Toto Wolff called for his team to keep making the best out of all opportunities, and said ahead of the race in Baku this weekend: "We head to Baku refreshed after a hectic Monaco weekend full of red flags, delays and changeable weather.

"We scored solid points, but more was possible over the weekend, and we need to be maximising every opportunity we can to stay in the fight," he added.

Mercedes had a turn of speed at the 2022 Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona where they seemed to have sorted out their car-bouncing problems, but went a bit back in Monaco, but Wolff claims that team has learned a lot.

"As in Barcelona, the slow-speed corners of Monaco presented the W13 a tough challenge but also provided us with valuable learning," he said.

"With another street circuit in Baku up next, the team has been working flat-out to analyse those two races and identify the areas we can innovate to push us forward.

"Baku often produces some fun and crazy track action, and the layout generates good racing opportunities. So, let's see if it lives up to its reputation this weekend," the Austrian concluded.

Last year, Baku was not a successful weekend for Mercedes, as despite Max Verstappen crashing out after a tyre blowout, Lewis Hamilton failed to score any points, after an error on the race restart.

Flicking the wrong button for the brake settings on his steering wheel, saw him lock up his front tryes while contesting the lead with Red Bull's Sergio Perez, and ended up in the run off area to finish and eventual 15th.