Wolff accepts 'reality' that Mercedes F1 car is off the pace

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the first free practice ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the first free practice ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives prior to the first free practice ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Mercedes driver George Russell of Britain steers his car during the first free practice ahead of the Formula One Grand Prix at the Jeddah corniche circuit in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Friday, March 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)