Toto Wolff

Russell: “I would welcome Max” if Verstappen was to join Mercedes F1

Ryan McGahey10 hours ago9 hours ago05 mins

Mercedes’ George Russell pays homage to the outgoing Lewis Hamilton as he discusses the possibility of partnering a dominant Max Verstappen at Mercedes in the future. With the announcement earlier this year that Lewis Hamilton would leave Mercedes at the end of 2024 following a twelve year stint at the team, rumours of who could…

“The situation is more encouraging now” — Wolff optimistic about W15 F1 improvements following a “painful learning curve”

Jonah Presser4 days ago4 days ago05 mins

Mercedes’ difficulties in the ground effect era continue. McLaren’s win at the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday has properly confirmed the Brackley-based squad is now the fourth force in F1. They brought a floor upgrade to Miami to start addressing their issues and bring more downforce to the car. In the end, Lewis Hamilton and…

“I would be a bit more worried about the 220 than maybe one or two CVs” — Horner on Red Bull F1 taking hundreds of Mercedes HPP employees

Melis Öktür4 days ago04 mins

Christian Horner, who recently admitted that Red Bull powertrains has hired 220 Mercedes staff members, claims he is unconcerned about other teams trying to poach big names of his. A number of important Red Bull employees, including long-term team manager Jonathan Wheatley, were the focus of rival teams’ attention during the Miami Grand Prix weekend….

Wolff says Mercedes is in “observation mode” regarding 2025 F1 driver market: “We want to take our time”

Nicolas Lopes5 days ago5 days ago05 mins

Mercedes F1 team principal and CEO Toto Wolff has made no secret of his wish to get reigning three-time world champion and current Red Bull driver Max Verstappen to join his squad in place of the departing seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton, taking advantage of the unrest at Red Bull following the allegations of controlling behaviour…

Verstappen says money is not a factor for him to move teams in F1: “It’s all about performance”

Nicolas Lopes1 week ago04 mins

Amid the tensions going on within the Red Bull team since Christian Horner’s scandal regarding his behaviour towards a female employee of the team became public earlier this year – and more recently the exit of the team’s Chief Technical Officer Adrian Newey – there have been rumours that reigning three-time world champion Max Verstappen…

Wolff: McLaren and Ferrari’s F1 gains since the start of 2023 is making Mercedes’ life “tougher” as struggles continue

David Coath2 weeks ago2 weeks ago08 mins

Mercedes’ Team Principal Toto Wolff spoke in Shanghai at the end of the F1 Chinese Grand Prix. He reflected on how difficult the Mercedes W15 is to drive and also reminded people that the similar struggles were clear to see last season but Mercedes ‘were a regular podium contender’ as their rivals ‘dropped the ball’….

Adrian Newey poised to leave Red Bull F1 after 18 years

Chiara Martin2 weeks ago2 weeks ago03 mins

There’s a potential shake-up brewing in the Formula 1 landscape. Renowned designer Adrian Newey, currently with Red Bull Racing, is set to depart the team, a source confirmed to Pit Debrief. This comes internal conflicts and dissatisfaction at Red Bull since last year following a power struggle. The exit has ultimately come because of the…

Wolff and Horner clash over Verstappen possibly joining Mercedes F1: “There’s no ambiguity”

Nicolas Lopes3 weeks ago3 weeks ago010 mins

Toto Wolff and Christian Horner gave very different and conflicting views on what lies ahead for reigning three-time F1 world champion Max Verstappen. Whilst the Dutchman is locked in at Red Bull until the end of 2028 – as per his contract signed in early 2022 – question have arisen since team principal Christian Horner…

Lewis Hamilton driving in Chhina in the rain

Wolff: “I don’t think we have enough pace against Red Bull” if the track is dry for F1 Sprint

Luke-John Buckle3 weeks ago3 weeks ago04 mins

Co-author: Chiara Martin Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff is doubtful that Lewis Hamilton will be able to match Red Bull if the track is dry in the Sprint. The German team had a mixed day in China. Lewis Hamilton qualified a superb second for the Sprint after briefly taking the provisional pole before pole-sitter Lando…

Wolff says the 2024 F1 season can still be “exciting” even as he predicts more Verstappen dominance

Magdalena Put1 month ago1 month ago07 mins

After retiring with a brake issue barely three laps into the Australian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen claimed victory from pole position in Japan, remaining unchallenged throughout the race to finish 12 seconds ahead of his Red Bull teammate. Ferrari have established themselves as second-best, with McLaren emerging as the third force behind the front-runners. It’s…