Formula 1 teams should operate along the lines of American sports franchises where newcomers must buy a team to enter, says Mercedes’ Toto Wolff.
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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.
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
Hamilton crane operator “probably worked for Cirque du Soleil”, jokes Wolff
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted he was alarmed to see Lewis Hamilton’s car being craned high in the air at a steep angle in final practice.
Mercedes plan spate of car upgrades in bid to cut Red Bull’s lead
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes will bring “consistent” upgrades for their W14 in the coming races, says team principal Toto Wolff, as they strive to cut their deficit to Red Bull.
Wolff explains D’Ambrosio’s new role on Mercedes’ young driver programme
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormer Formula 1 driver and Formula E team principal Jerome D’Ambrosio has joined Mercedes as its driver development director.
Mercedes making “bigger gains than we have for a long time” with car development
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes is making faster progress in developing its car having accepted it needed a change of concept, says team principal Toto Wolff.
Mercedes’ Jeddah upgrade for W14 ‘won’t be a game-changer’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes’ Jeddah upgrades for W14 “won’t be game-changers” • Hunter-Reay lands Indy 500 drive • Toyota lead Sebring practice
Wolff: ‘Another really bad start’ for Mercedes won’t drive Hamilton elsewhere
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Wolff: ‘Another really bad’ start for Mercedes won’t drive Hamilton elsewhere • Alfa Romeo pleased to beat McLaren and Alpine • Tough debut weekend for F3 rookie Browning
Mercedes’ deficit to Red Bull has “doubled or tripled”, admits Wolff
2023 Bahrain Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes have “lost a year in development” and “everything is bad” with their car performance, team principal Toto Wolff admitted.
Three days’ testing is “ample” and could be cut to two – Horner
2023 F1 season
Posted onFormula 1 team principals see no need to increase the amount of pre-season testing despite complaints from some drivers that three days of running is insufficient.
Hamilton confident Mercedes can win titles again as new contract talks begin
2023 F1 season
Posted onLewis Hamilton and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff “have had a first chat” about Hamilton’s next Formula 1 contract with the team.
Mercedes keep “DNA” of troubled 2022 car but plan early change to unique sidepods
2023 F1 season
Posted onMercedes have kept the faith in the “DNA” of their troubled 2022 car but are planning to revise its unique sidepods early in the season.