Toto Wolff

Arriving in the Formula 1 paddock at Suzuka for the Japanese Grand Prix weekend, it was clear that the dust is yet to have truly settled from the team orders’ controversy that sparked last Sunday in Russia.

Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff says he would rather feel like the “baddie” for using team orders in Russia than like an “idiot” at the end of the season if not doing proved costly in the championship race.

After Mercedes stormed to a front row lock-out in Formula 1 qualifying for the Russian Grand Prix on Sochi on Saturday, it was somewhat predictable that the topic of team orders would be a major talking point after the chequered flag had fallen on Sunday afternoon.

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff says his team faces a “tricky decision” over letting its drivers Valtteri Bottas and Lewis Hamilton race each other in the Russian Grand Prix.

Saturday’s qualifying session for the Russian Grand Prix is unlikely to be remembered as one of the high points of the 2018 Formula 1 season.

Toto Wolff is taking no comfort in Mercedes’ points buffer to Ferrari or Lewis Hamilton’s advantage over Sebastian Vettel in the Formula 1 constructors’ and drivers’ championships as the German marque bids for a fifth successive title sweep in 2018.

Toto Wolff believes that Formula 2 championship leader George Russell is not in as tricky a position as fellow Mercedes junior Esteban Ocon as both look to secure a Formula 1 drive for 2019.

Toto Wolff would be “overwhelmed” to see Pascal Wehrlein make a return to Formula 1 in the future following confirmation of German driver’s exit from Mercedes’ motorsport programme at the end of the season.

Haas has rejected the proposal of running three-car teams in Formula 1, with team boss Gunther Steiner adding such a move would “distort” the championship and “confuse” fans.

Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has likened manging the relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg to a volcano on the verge of erupting.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Esteban Ocon won’t be released from its junior programme and is convinced the French driver will show rival teams “made a mistake” turning him down.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Lewis Hamilton’s flawless charge to victory at the Singapore Grand Prix is evidence his ‘rock and roll’ lifestyle allows to perform at his peak which should stop those who question his approach.

Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff found it "surreal" watching Lewis Hamilton's pole position lap during qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix on Saturday night.

Qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix proved to be one of the most exciting Saturday sessions of the season so far as, contrary to some predictions post-practice, we were treated to a three-time fight at the front of the field.

Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has slammed rival teams for the “hidden agendas” and “lies” over the summer that left junior driver Esteban Ocon facing a year on the sidelines in 2019.

The Mercedes Formula 1 team is keen to extend the existing engine cycle with definitive regulations still to be firmly outlined ahead of planned changes for 2021.

Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff says that while the Singapore Grand Prix should suit chief title rival Ferrari on paper, predictions are “almost meaningless” amid the close title fight in 2018.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed the team discussed its options on team orders at the Italian Grand Prix but explains how it did not use them at Monza to see Lewis Hamilton claim victory and extend his Formula 1 world championship lead.

FIA race director Charlie Whiting has explained why Mercedes’ ‘phantom’ pit stop during the Italian Grand Prix did not breach the Formula 1 sporting regulations, calling the move “all part of the game.”

Mercedes currently has “many deficits” compared to Formula 1 title rivals Ferrari in 2018, team boss Toto Wolff has conceded.

Toto Wolff feels the 2018 season has been a "marvellous advertisement" for Formula 1 to date thanks to the close competition both at the front-end of the pack and in the midfield, offering a number of surprise results.

Mercedes would not prevent Esteban Ocon from joining a rival manufacturer if it offered the Frenchman a chance to advance his Formula 1 career, with a switch to Renault appearing to be on the cards for 2019.

Toto Wolff believes there are five interested parties bidding for control of Force India after the Formula 1 team entered administration last week, but says Mercedes is not among them.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has moved to clarify his ‘wingman’ description of Valtteri Bottas which he felt was taken out of context following the Hungarian Grand Prix.