Wolff expects Vettel to reverse ‘negative spiral’
Toto Wolff thinks Sebastian Vettel’s “change of scenery” with Aston Martin is exactly what he needs after finding himself in a “negative spiral” at Ferrari.
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Wolff urges F1: Don’t create ‘fuel and oil war’
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is keen for Formula 1's quest for a more sustainable future not to turn into a "fuel and oil war".
Wolff: ‘Big earthquake’ coming to Formula 1 in 2022
Toto Wolff has referred to F1’s rules changes for 2022 as an “earthquake” as he plots how to continue Mercedes’ dominance.
Wolff: Hamilton’s mindset not all about him
Toto Wolff has insisted Sir Lewis Hamilton sees himself as part of the big picture at Mercedes and not someone whom “everything revolves around”.
Wolff was charmed by Russell’s PowerPoint plan
Toto Wolff has described the time George Russell convinced him he was a Mercedes driver of the future – when he walked into his office aged 15.
Wolff warns changes will make 2021 cars slower
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff believes the 2021 cars will start the season slower than the 2020 versions due to aero and tyre changes.
Wolff thanks Williams for ‘pragmatic’ Russell talks
Toto Wolff has thanked Williams for the “positive and pragmatic” talks that allowed George Russell to join Mercedes for the Sakhir Grand Prix.
Who will take over from Toto at Mercedes?
Toto Wolff keeps talking about a change of role at Mercedes, but who would replace him as team principal? We discuss the contenders.
Wolff: Mercedes adopt ‘No d***heads’ stance
Toto Wolff has revealed how a watchword of the All Blacks rugby side has helped to foster the team ethic driving Mercedes’ remarkable F1 success.
Wolff: Red Bull can be successful using Honda IP
Toto Wolff believes Red Bull’s plan to take over the intellectual property of Honda’s engines has the potential to work out well.
Merc’s 20% Aston Martin stake ‘independent of F1’
Toto Wolff has insisted that Mercedes’ plans to increase their stake in Aston Martin to 20% will make no difference to either company’s Formula 1 team.
‘Even the best spin off behind the safety car’
Toto Wolff has told Mercedes junior driver George Russell to forget about his Imola blunder – saying it happens to the “best ones”.
Wolff: COVID could still curtail 2020 season
Toto Wolff has warned F1 needs to be mindful that the second wave of the global health pandemic could yet prevent the 17-race season from being completed.
‘Living like hermits’ delaying Hamilton contract
Toto Wolff has claimed that social distancing because of the global health pandemic is another factor delaying Lewis Hamilton’s new contract.
Wolff denies new ‘Team Toto’ being planned
Toto Wolff has denied his uncertain future as Mercedes team principal has anything to do with setting up a team of his own.
Wolff: ‘Important for Red Bull to have Max’
Toto Wolff has reiterated he does not see Max Verstappen joining Mercedes, insisting: “It’s important for Red Bull to have Max.”
Wolff: No time to sit and talk about contracts
Toto Wolff has insisted a lack of time continues to be the reason why his and Lewis Hamilton’s futures at Mercedes have yet to be resolved.
Wolff: Logistically impossible to supply Red Bull
Toto Wolff says that, both logistically and financially, it isn't possible for Mercedes to supply Red Bull with an engine.
Wolff: DAS no ‘silver bullet’ for Silver Arrows
Toto Wolff has denied the DAS system on the Mercedes was a “silver bullet” that greatly influenced Lewis Hamilton’s Eifel Grand Prix victory.
Wolff expects F1 to avoid ‘artificial things’
Toto Wolff believes Formula 1’s incoming CEO Stefano Domenicali will avoid bringing in “artificial” innovations to the sport because he is a “purist”.
Wolff: Bottas victory in Russia was ‘overdue’
Toto Wolff has admitted that Valtteri Bottas’ victory in the Russian Grand Prix at Sochi was “overdue”.
‘Wolff could cash in Mercedes stake to Ineos’
Former F1 racer and now pundit Robert Doornbos has added further fuel to reports that Ineos could be set to take over the Mercedes team.
Wolff: ‘Racing gods’ with Mercedes in Sochi qualy
Toto Wolff admitted “the racing gods” had been with Mercedes after pole-sitter Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided a P15 start for the Russian Grand Prix.
Wolff slams reverse-grid races: ‘It’s F1, not WWE’
Toto Wolff has hit out at the latest suggestion that reverse-grid qualifying races should be introduced to Formula 1.
Wolff: Vettel move great for me, F1 and team
Toto Wolff says that Sebastian Vettel staying on the grid is "great" for the sport and expects the German to hugely improve his new team.
Mercedes ‘ganged up on’ for party mode ban
Toto Wolff believes the new ban on engine ‘party modes’ is a result of Mercedes being “ganged up on”.
Wolff: Red Bull missed chance to undercut
Toto Wolff thinks Red Bull missed a trick at the Belgian Grand Prix that could have upset Mercedes’ 1-2 finish.
Wolff: Racing Point row won’t reach court
Toto Wolff has predicted the Racing Point ‘copying’ controversy will not make it as far as the FIA’s International Court of Appeal.
Mercedes had Portimao test planned before ban
Toto Wolff has revealed that, before in-season testing was banned, Mercedes was planning on taking their 2018 car to Portimao.
Wolff: Triple-header schedule a ‘struggle’
Toto Wolff has admitted the relentless schedule of the 2020 F1 season has become a “struggle”.