‘Mercedes faster in races after party modes ban’
Toto Wolff insists F1’s proposed ban on qualifying ‘party modes’ will be counter-productive – as it would only make Mercedes faster in the race.
Toto Wolff insists F1’s proposed ban on qualifying ‘party modes’ will be counter-productive – as it would only make Mercedes faster in the race.
Toto Wolff has dismissed as “total nonsense” suggestions that Mercedes may have been involved in Racing Point’s bid to copy their 2019 World Championship-winning car
Toto Wolff has tried to deflect pressure from his Mercedes drivers by declaring Max Verstappen as favourite for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Toto Wolff has insisted Lewis Hamilton’s contract talks with Mercedes should not hinge on his own future – despite the team boss being in “a moment of reflection”.
Toto Wolff has insisted Mercedes are not yet ready to sign F1’s new Concorde Agreement by the August 12 deadline.
Toto Wolff says he and Mercedes would love to face stronger competition from the other teams on the grid this season.
Mercedes is not responsible for the predictable nature of the World Championship says team principal Toto Wolff.
Toto Wolff believes F1’s current Concorde Agreement, which is due to expire at the end of 2020, should be extended for another year.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff expects a double threat at the Hungarian Grand Prix to his team’s 100% winning start to the 2020 season – from Red Bull and hot weather.
Toto Wolff says Mercedes may consider joining other categories as the 2021 budget cap will leave them with surplus personnel.
There will be no Toto Wolff in the Mercedes garage at the Brazilian Grand Prix this weekend as he will miss the race to "focus on other open topics".
Toto Wolff has confirmed that the team have consulted Lewis Hamilton on who he thinks his next Mercedes team-mate should be.
Speaking to the press in a team briefing, Toto Wolff was highly emotional when paying tribute to the late great Niki Lauda, his colleague at Mercedes and close friend.
Toto Wolff believes that Liberty Media will find it more and more difficult to keep the level of income as high as it was, under the new model.