Toto Wolff
Toto Wolff says F1 has ‘never seen such an absurdity’ as Monza Q3
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Formula 1 has never “seen such an absurdity” as the chaotic end to Italian Grand Prix qualifying.
Bottas free to fight for wins despite points margin to Hamilton
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed Valtteri Bottas will be allowed “to go flat out” against teammate Lewis Hamilton in the Formula 1 world drivers’ title battle despite the expanding points margin between the pair.
F1 Race Analysis: How Ferrari’s split strategies paid off at Spa
So cynical has the Formula 1 community become that even as Ferrari ran one-two with a clear straight-line speed advantage over Mercedes nearing the pit stop window in Sunday’s Belgian Grand Prix, most were left wondering how it would throw the win away.
Mercedes confirms Bottas 2020 F1 deal
Valtteri Bottas will remain with Mercedes for the 2020 Formula 1 season after the team confirmed on Thursday it had activated the option in his contract, keeping him at Brackley for a fourth year.
Wolff: Mercedes must ‘sort out problems’ to be competitive at Spa
Mercedes needed to “sort out our problems” over the summer break if it wishes to be competitive when Formula 1 returns this weekend in Belgium, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Wolff: ‘Complications’ in Hamilton's life have disappeared at Mercedes
Toto Wolff believes the “complications” that were in Lewis Hamilton’s life when he joined Mercedes in 2013 have disappeared during his time with the team, becoming a “better Lewis” with each year that has passed.
Toto Wolff assures one race won't decide Bottas' Mercedes future
Valtteri Bottas' difficult Hungarian Grand Prix will have no bearing on Mercedes' decision regarding his future with the team, according to Toto Wolff.
Wolff confirms Mercedes 2020 seat between Bottas and Ocon
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff has confirmed the race for the free seat with the team for 2020 is a straight fight between Valtteri Bottas and Esteban Ocon.
Mercedes appoints Lauda replacement on board of directors
Mercedes has confirmed Markus Schafer has been appointed as the new non-executive chairman, replacing Niki Lauda in the role, as part of wider shake-up of its board of directors.
Wolff says unwell Hamilton should be ‘admired’ for German GP efforts
An unwell Lewis Hamilton should be “admired” for his determination to battle illness throughout the German Grand Prix weekend, according to Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff.
Mercedes boss Wolff says Ferrari needs to cure reliability "illness"
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Formula 1 rivals Ferrari has an “illness” it needs to cure following its meltdown during German Grand Prix qualifying.
Wolff: Bottas can be proud of qualifying record against Hamilton
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Valtteri Bottas can take pride from his qualifying performances compared to teammate Lewis Hamilton but feels with his race craft he’s still “getting there”.
Toto Wolff: Better for Lewis Hamilton to polarise than be boring
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff says it is better for Lewis Hamilton to polarise opinion than be "down the middle and boring" after debate about the five-time world champion's Britishness over the Silverstone race weekend.
Wolff: Bottas steps up Mercedes performances as focus turns to 2020
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Valtteri Bottas has made significant improvements to his performances this season as he remains tight-lipped on the team’s 2020 driver plans.
Schumacher’s F1 records still on another level to Hamilton – Wolff
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton is on the path to match Michael Schumacher’s all-time Formula 1 records but feels the seven-time world champion’s feats remain on “a totally different level”.
Mercedes against “dirty” battles between Hamilton and Bottas
While Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff is happy to let Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas race freely against each other but has made a stand against “dirty” racing which he feels took place between Red Bull and Ferrari drivers during the British Grand Prix.
Wolff: I encouraged Hamilton to join F1 meetings
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says he encouraged Lewis Hamilton to take part in the Formula 1 future talks and is pleased to see his driver voice his opinion to help direct the sport’s next steps.
Mercedes: Ferrari running ‘risky’ strategy with Leclerc in Austria
Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff believes Ferrari is running a “risky” strategy with pole-sitter Charles Leclerc by starting him on Soft tyres in the Austrian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton says next F1 boss must be independent from teams
Lewis Hamilton believes the next person to run Formula 1 should be “neutral” and not from within a team environment.
Mercedes will do ‘everything’ to ensure Bottas is in a “good place”
Mercedes will do “everything” to make sure Valtteri Bottas remains in a “good place”, according to Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff.
Wolff: 2021 F1 rules not rocket science
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes the 2021 Formula 1 rules are “not rocket science” and insists the finer details now need to be analysed to protect the strengths and improve on the weaknesses of the sport.
Mercedes keen to remain united amid ongoing 2021 F1 regulation talks
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists all teams are determined to remain united in their bid to define the 2021 Formula 1 regulations as soon as possible.
Toto Wolff: Pirelli has ‘impossible task’ to please all 10 F1 teams
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Pirelli has been given an “impossible task” to please all 10 Formula 1 teams after calls to revert back to its 2018 tyres.
Wolff: F1 risks repeating mistakes with 2021 rules
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff warns major Formula 1 rule changes for 2021 would risk the opposite result of its goal to provide close racing and shake-up the sport.