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F1 changed rules to stop Mercedes in 2021 but we won’t ‘cry foul’ now – Wolff
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes will not “cry foul” over Red Bull’s domination of the 2023 season despite suffering due to past rules changes, says team principal Toto Wolff.
Perfect season would be more impressive than “irrelevant” 10 wins in a row – Wolff
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff described Max Verstappen’s record-breaking achievement of winning 10 consecutive races as “irrelevant”.
Russell improved his qualifying form by “accepting the pace of the car”
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onGeorge Russell says he has turned around his recent dip in qualifying form by accepting the limits of his car’s performance.
Hamilton struggling with “hard to optimise” Mercedes at Monza
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton said there’s “nothing easy” about Mercedes’ car after qualifying eighth on the grid for the Italian Grand Prix.
Alonso’s “clear impeding” of Hamilton deserved a penalty – Wolff
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff has urged Formula 1’s stewards to be more diligent when it comes to applying penalties for impeding in qualifying.
Hamilton says new contract is “very close” but may not sign until end of year
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton says he is “very close” to agreeing a new contract to remain at Mercedes but it may not be signed until the end of the year.
Caption Competition 218: Wolff and the president’s conspicuous chat
Caption Competition
Posted onWhat were two of the most powerful figures in Formula 1 discussing in Silverstone? Can you come up with the best caption for this picture?
Mercedes re-evaluating Red Bull sidepod design as Wolff calls W14 another ‘diva’
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff says the team will wind down work on its “Diva 2.0” car soon and reconsider Red Bull’s sidepod solution.
FIA president warms to GM bid but Wolff tells F1 newcomers to ‘buy a team’
2023 British Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1 teams should operate along the lines of American sports franchises where newcomers must buy a team to enter, says Mercedes’ Toto Wolff.
Mercedes left scratching heads by lack of performance at Austrian GP
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton’s worst result since 2022 and a pace downturn that confused the team from practice raised many questions for Mercedes at the Austrian GP
Radio messages to Hamilton were needed to “calm things down” – Wolff
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff explained why he took the unusual step of speaking to Lewis Hamilton twice on the radio during yesterday’s Austrian Grand Prix.
Horner trying to “kill” 2026 rules due to fear over engine performance – Wolff
2023 Austrian Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner is trying to “kill” Formula 1’s new engine rules for the 2026 season, according to his Mercedes rival Toto Wolff.
Why the driver who was “burned” by 2022 exit has few options for an F1 return
News Focus
Posted onMick Schumacher had a tough second year in F1, which left him without a 2023 seat. Mercedes may praise him a lot, but can he find a race seat?
Mercedes’ upgrades yielding success ‘we haven’t felt for a long time’ – Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onToto Wolff says Mercedes are enjoying more success than they have had for a “long time” thanks to their upgrades package.
Schumacher’s set-up input gives Mercedes a “super advantage” – Wolff
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes reserve driver Mick Schumacher has been praised for his role in the team’s recent upswing in form.
Home podium ‘possible but tough’ says Stroll
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Home podium ‘possible but tough’ says Stroll • Daly losing drive shows sport is “brutal” – Hunter-Reay • Imola trophies auctioned for charity
Hamilton to sign new Mercedes contract within “days”, says Wolff
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff expects to sign a new contract with Lewis Hamilton within a matter of days.
Mercedes ready to “grind” their way to competitiveness after major W14 update
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes believe they can develop their W14 into a more competitive car once they are satisfied their change in concept has been successful.
Aston Martin’s pursuit of works Honda deal no reflection on Mercedes – Wolff
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Aston Martin’s pursuit of works Honda deal no reflection on Mercedes – Wolff • Sargeant still adjusting to F1 • No DRS change for Spanish GP