Toto Wolff signs new Mercedes contract ahead of 2024 F1 season
11 months, 1 week ago

Toto Wolff signs new Mercedes contract ahead of 2024 F1 season

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton receives heartfelt message from Toto Wolff ahead of Ferrari
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Lewis Hamilton receives heartfelt message from Toto Wolff ahead of Ferrari

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Toto Wolff pens emotional letter ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s final Mercedes race
3 weeks ago

Toto Wolff pens emotional letter ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s final Mercedes race

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Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes stance will make ‘start of year harder’ at Ferrari
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Lewis Hamilton fears Mercedes stance will make ‘start of year harder’ at Ferrari

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Toto Wolff reveals moment he knew he had lost Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari
1 month ago

Toto Wolff reveals moment he knew he had lost Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari

The Independent  

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Toto Wolff reveals ‘conversations’ with Max Verstappen over Mercedes F1 move
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Toto Wolff reveals ‘conversations’ with Max Verstappen over Mercedes F1 move

The Independent  

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Toto Wolff confident he can lead struggling Mercedes back to top of Formula One
7 months ago

Toto Wolff confident he can lead struggling Mercedes back to top of Formula One

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F1: No one is going to catch Verstappen, says Mercedes boss Wolff
8 months, 2 weeks ago

F1: No one is going to catch Verstappen, says Mercedes boss Wolff

The Hindu  

No Formula One driver will be able to compete with Red Bull’s triple world champion Max Verstappen this year, Toto Wolff, team boss of its closest rival last season Mercedes, said on Sunday after the Dutchman dominated the Japanese Grand Prix. This is what it is this year.” Mercedes just pipped Ferrari to second in the constructor championship last season …

Sebastian Vettel thinking about F1 return, speaking to Wolff
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Sebastian Vettel thinking about F1 return, speaking to Wolff

The Hindu  

Four times world champion Sebastian Vettel said he is thinking about a Formula One comeback and talking to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and others. The retired German driver, now 36, told Sky Sports television on Wednesday that he was “potentially” in the market for a 2025 seat. Mercedes have a vacancy for 2025 with seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton, …

Vettel thinking about F1 return, spoke to Wolff of Mercedes
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Vettel thinking about F1 return, spoke to Wolff of Mercedes

The Hindu  

Four times world champion Sebastian Vettel said he is thinking about a Formula One comeback and talking to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and others. The retired German driver, now 36, told Sky Sports television on Wednesday that he was “potentially” in the market for a 2025 seat. Mercedes have a vacancy for 2025 with seven times world champion Lewis Hamilton, …

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reveals Carlos Sainz is on his list to replace Lewis Hamilton with the seven-time world champion joining Ferrari at the end of the season
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reveals Carlos Sainz is on his list to replace Lewis Hamilton with the seven-time world champion joining Ferrari at the end of the season

Daily Mail  

Toto Wolff has given some insight into who the Silver Arrows are lining up to join George Russell on the team at the end of the season when Lewis Hamilton departs, with Carlos Sainz among those being considered. The news broke earlier this year ahead of the season opener at Bahrain that Hamilton would be joining Ferrari at the end …

F1 Team Mercedes Unveil New Car Ahead of 2024 Season
10 months, 1 week ago

F1 Team Mercedes Unveil New Car Ahead of 2024 Season

News 18  

Formula One side Mercedes have unveiled their new car ahead of the start fo the 2024 season, set to be seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton’s last season with the side led by Toto Wolff. The new car has been titled W15 and includes an array of changes and upgrades to the previous version of the Silver Arrow’s car such as …

Lewis Hamilton says it feels ‘surreal’ to enter his last season at Mercedes with car launch
10 months, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton says it feels ‘surreal’ to enter his last season at Mercedes with car launch

Associated Press  

SILVERSTONE, England — Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton said Wednesday it feels “surreal” to be entering his last season with Mercedes before joining Ferrari for 2025. It’s helped us regroup.” Wolff said the 2024 Mercedes car, the W15, represents “a complete relaunch” of the design. “We know it’s difficult, we know it’s a big mountain to climb because, if …

Timing of Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move surprised Mercedes’ Toto Wolff
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Timing of Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move surprised Mercedes’ Toto Wolff

The Hindu  

Mercedes Formula One principal Toto Wolff said Lewis Hamilton's decision to move to Ferrari in 2025 took the team by surprise and revealed the seven times world champion announced the decision to him over breakfast at the boss's home. "We knew that maybe it could be a year, it could be two," he said of the two year contract extension …

Toto Wolff has no doubts over Lewis Hamilton’s integrity ahead of Ferrari switch
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Toto Wolff has no doubts over Lewis Hamilton’s integrity ahead of Ferrari switch

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Lewis Hamilton’s departure was a ‘surprise’ at breakfast meeting, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton’s departure was a ‘surprise’ at breakfast meeting, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton surprised Toto Wolff when he broke the news over breakfast that he was leaving the F1 team for Ferrari, the Mercedes team principal said on Friday. Wolff said he had heard rumours that Hamilton might leave but didn’t know for sure until the F1 great confirmed it in a meeting over breakfast on Wednesday at Wolff’s home in …

Lewis Hamilton’s departure was a ‘surprise’ at breakfast meeting, Mercedes team principal Wolff says
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton’s departure was a ‘surprise’ at breakfast meeting, Mercedes team principal Wolff says

Associated Press  

Lewis Hamilton surprised Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff when he broke the news over breakfast that he was leaving the F1 team for Ferrari but there is “no grudge” between them, Wolff said Friday. Wolff said he had heard rumors that Hamilton might leave but didn’t know for sure until the F1 great confirmed it in a meeting over breakfast …

Lewis Hamilton's departure was a 'surprise' at breakfast meeting: Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton's departure was a 'surprise' at breakfast meeting: Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff

New Indian Express  

Lewis Hamilton surprised Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff when he broke the news over breakfast that he was leaving the F1 team for Ferrari but there is “no grudge” between them, Wolff said Friday. Wolff said he had heard rumors that Hamilton might leave but didn't know for sure until the F1 great confirmed it in a meeting over breakfast …

Lewis Hamilton's bombshell £40m move to Ferrari is CONFIRMED, with the Brit releasing heartfelt statement thanking Mercedes ahead of 2025 switch as he bids to finally win eighth world title
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton's bombshell £40m move to Ferrari is CONFIRMED, with the Brit releasing heartfelt statement thanking Mercedes ahead of 2025 switch as he bids to finally win eighth world title

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton has electrified Formula One by signing a £40million-plus deal to see out his career at Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton will drive for Ferrari from 2025 in a bombshell move, it has been confirmed The move brings an end to his 13-year stay with Mercedes, where he has won six world titles Hamilton is set to drive alongside Charles Leclerc, …

Lewis Hamilton set for shock switch from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025: Reports
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton set for shock switch from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025: Reports

Hindustan Times  

Seven times Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton is set for a shock switch from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025 as replacement for Spanish driver Carlos Sainz, according to multiple media reports on Thursday. Lewis Hamilton Mercedes and Ferrari declined to comment on speculation that would be by far the most sensational driver move of the so-called 'silly season'. In …

Lewis Hamilton blindsided Toto Wolff with Ferrari move
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Lewis Hamilton blindsided Toto Wolff with Ferrari move

The Telegraph  

Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari for 2025 came as a complete shock to Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff when the seven-time world champion broke the news at the Austrian’s home on Wednesday morning. Telegraph Sport understands Hamilton blindsided Wolff at a pre-arranged meeting at the latter’s Oxford home before Thursday’s official announcement sent Formula One into meltdown. In a statement …

Mercedes F1 technical director James Allison signs a long-term contract extension
11 months ago

Mercedes F1 technical director James Allison signs a long-term contract extension

The Hindu  

Mercedes technical director James Allison has signed a long-term contract extension with a view to helping the team back to the top of Formula One. Allison’s technical expertise helped star driver Lewis Hamilton win consecutive F1 titles from 2017-2020, taking his record-equaling tally to seven. Mercedes also won the constructors’ championship from 2017-2021 before Red Bull took over as F1’s …

Mercedes F1 technical director James Allison signs a long-term contract extension
11 months ago

Mercedes F1 technical director James Allison signs a long-term contract extension

Associated Press  

BRACKLEY, England — Mercedes technical director James Allison has signed a long-term contract extension with a view to helping the team back to the top of Formula One. Allison’s technical expertise helped star driver Lewis Hamilton win consecutive F1 titles from 2017-2020, taking his record-equaling tally to seven. Mercedes also won the constructors’ championship from 2017-2021 before Red Bull took …

Toto Wolff Extends Contract to Stay on as Mercedes Team Principal and Chief Executive
11 months, 1 week ago

Toto Wolff Extends Contract to Stay on as Mercedes Team Principal and Chief Executive

News 18  

Toto Wolff signed a three-year contract to remain as team principal and chief executive of Formula One outfit Mercedes on Monday. The Austrian, who owns a one-third share of the Formula One team, announced the new agreement following a meeting with fellow shareholders INEOS and Mercedes-Benz. Mercedes finished as runners-up behind Red Bull in 2023 and their star man Lewis …

Mercedes announce date for 2024 F1 car reveal
11 months, 1 week ago

Mercedes announce date for 2024 F1 car reveal

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Mercedes and Williams announce new F1 partnership
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mercedes and Williams announce new F1 partnership

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Mercedes consider suing FIA as Susie Wolff attacks ‘misleading and unfounded’ campaign
1 year ago

Mercedes consider suing FIA as Susie Wolff attacks ‘misleading and unfounded’ campaign

The Telegraph  

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says he is considering suing the FIA in the wake of its now-aborted investigation into his relationship with his wife, the F1 Academy managing director Susie Wolff. Susie Wolff, meanwhile, launched a scathing attack on motorsport’s world governing body on a day of high drama on Friday after what she called “a misleading and unfounded …

F1 teams unanimously deny making Toto and Susie Wolff complaint to FIA
1 year ago

F1 teams unanimously deny making Toto and Susie Wolff complaint to FIA

The Telegraph  

All nine of Mercedes’ Formula One rivals have issued identically-worded statements denying they made “any formal complaint” about a potential conflict of interest in the relationship between Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff and his wife, F1 managing director Susie Wolff. Mercedes are understood to suspect the FIA of a deliberate attempt at reputational damage stemming from the long-running feud between …

Hamilton hopes to sign new F1 contract with Mercedes in coming weeks
1 year, 6 months ago

Hamilton hopes to sign new F1 contract with Mercedes in coming weeks

The Hindu  

Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton says talks over a new contract with Mercedes are advancing and he is hopeful it will be sorted out “in the coming weeks.” The F1 great is out of contract at the end of the year. We’re almost at the end of having a contract ready.” Hamilton, the F1 record-holder with 103 grand prix …

Wolff accepts ‘reality’ that Mercedes F1 car is off the pace
1 year, 9 months ago

Wolff accepts ‘reality’ that Mercedes F1 car is off the pace

The Hindu  

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff accepts the “reality” that their Formula One car is not good enough to challenge their main rivals this season. I don’t think we can beat the teams in front of us, that’s the reality.” Wolff’s comments came a day after seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton said Mercedes was so far off the pace that he …

F1: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff sends warning to rivals ahead of 2023 season
1 year, 11 months ago

F1: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff sends warning to rivals ahead of 2023 season

The Independent  

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F1: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff considering unscheduled trip to Japanese GP amid cost-cap row
2 years, 2 months ago

F1: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff considering unscheduled trip to Japanese GP amid cost-cap row

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Toto Wolff says Mercedes are in a ‘dungeon’ after another frustrating weekend in Belgium
2 years, 3 months ago

Toto Wolff says Mercedes are in a ‘dungeon’ after another frustrating weekend in Belgium

The Independent  

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No Holy Cows! Mercedes F1 Boss Toto Wolff Doesn’t Rule Out Big Changes to Car Next Year
2 years, 6 months ago

No Holy Cows! Mercedes F1 Boss Toto Wolff Doesn’t Rule Out Big Changes to Car Next Year

News 18  

Mercedes, the reigning Formula One constructors’ champions appeared visibly worried about the challenges offered by the long straight at the Azerbaijan GP. Another Mercedes driver, Lewis Hamilton finished three points behind his teammate Russell in the fifth position. While talking about possible changes to the car, Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff made a big statement. At the Azerbaijan GP, …

F1: Mercedes Boss Hints at Changes ahead for Survival of Monaco Race
2 years, 6 months ago

F1: Mercedes Boss Hints at Changes ahead for Survival of Monaco Race

News 18  

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff on Sunday hinted at what may be needed for the under-threat Monaco Grand Prix to retain its place on the Formula One race calendar. As the race promoters seek to extend the event’s contract in negotiations with the commercial rights holder Liberty Media, Wolff commented that Sunday’s rain and crash-hit event “felt more like an …

Toto Wolff reveals talk that stopped Lewis Hamilton ‘divorce’ from Mercedes
2 years, 9 months ago

Toto Wolff reveals talk that stopped Lewis Hamilton ‘divorce’ from Mercedes

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton's team mate has been decided, says Mercedes' Wolff
3 years, 3 months ago

Lewis Hamilton's team mate has been decided, says Mercedes' Wolff

The Hindu  

Mercedes have decided who will partner Lewis Hamilton next year, team boss Toto Wolff said on Saturday after George Russell, widely tipped to land the drive, took a stunning second place for Williams in a wet qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix. But Russell and Bottas, appearing together in Thursday's press conference, said they had no news to share and …

Lewis Hamilton extends Mercedes contract until 2023
3 years, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton extends Mercedes contract until 2023

The Hindu  

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has extended his contract with Mercedes until 2023, the team announced on Saturday. "It is hard to believe it's been nearly nine years working with this incredible team and I'm excited we're going to continue our partnership for two more years," Hamilton said in a statement. Hamilton has won three of this season's eight races …

F1: Romain Grosjean Says Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff Can Expect a Call
3 years, 10 months ago

F1: Romain Grosjean Says Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff Can Expect a Call

News 18  

Romain Grosjean declared his full-time Formula One career closed on Wednesday but said he remained open to any stand-in role and would also be following up the offer of a farewell test with Mercedes. “I think it’s a closed book, but never say never,” the former Haas driver told reporters in an online news conference. “I’ve got the experience, I …

Hamilton has until pre-season testing to sign new Mercedes deal - Wolff
4 years ago

Hamilton has until pre-season testing to sign new Mercedes deal - Wolff

The Hindu  

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has no doubt Lewis Hamilton will sign a contract extension keeping him at Formula One champions Mercedes, saying the two parties had until the start of testing next year to get the deal done. Questions about a contract extension have dogged Wolff and Hamilton all season, with the Mercedes seat the only one on the …

Mercedes aiming to start Hamilton contract talks in days
4 years, 1 month ago

Mercedes aiming to start Hamilton contract talks in days

The Hindu  

Mercedes expect to start contract talks with Lewis Hamilton in the next few days now the Briton has clinched a record-equalling seventh Formula One world championship, team boss Toto Wolff has said. “We're going to give it a few days then we are going to talk about it.” Wolff told reporters jokingly after Hamilton won Sunday's Turkish Grand Prix to …

Formula 1 2020: Contract talks between Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton still 'a work in progress', says Toto Wolff
4 years, 3 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Contract talks between Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton still 'a work in progress', says Toto Wolff

Firstpost  

Hamilton had said in July that he expected it to be a relatively straightforward process and “not a big effort” and he had no desire to move to another team. Mugello: Mercedes hope to complete their contract talks and agree a new deal with Lewis Hamilton during the upcoming mini-breaks in the congested Formula One calendar, team chief Toto Wolff …

Formula 1 2020: Mercedes chief Toto Wolff considering future as job 'takes its toll'
4 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Mercedes chief Toto Wolff considering future as job 'takes its toll'

Firstpost  

Talking about his future, Toto Wolff said: “I enjoy what I do… Many factors make me want to stay, but it takes its toll. We will find out in which role.” Barcelona: Toto Wolff is considering his future as Mercedes Formula One team chief beyond the end of this year when his contract expires. The Austrian, who has guided Mercedes …

Mercedes is now ready to sign new F1 deal: Toto Wolff
4 years, 4 months ago

Mercedes is now ready to sign new F1 deal: Toto Wolff

The Hindu  

Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff cast fresh doubt on his future on Friday while signalling that the champion was now prepared to sign a new deal with commercial rights holder Liberty Media. “Everybody tries to achieve some little deals outside, there is a blame culture in the media and so we have decided to move forward with Liberty.” Wolff …

New F1 agreement hurts Mercedes most, says Wolff
4 years, 4 months ago

New F1 agreement hurts Mercedes most, says Wolff

The Hindu  

Champions Mercedes is not ready to sign Formula One's new 'Concorde Agreement' because it hurts them most, team boss Toto Wolff said on Friday as the sport's owners vowed to press on anyway. Ferrari and McLaren have indicated they are ready to sign but Wolff told reporters at the 70th Anniversary Grand Prix that Mercedes -- the team of six-times …

Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff Stalls on F1 Commercial Deal, Says 'We Are Victims'
4 years, 4 months ago

Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff Stalls on F1 Commercial Deal, Says 'We Are Victims'

News 18  

Mercedes has been mistreated in discussions about a new commercial deal and is not prepared to sign the proposed Concorde Agreement for 2021 and beyond, team chief Toto Wolff said on Friday as he insisted the world champions are "victims" compared to bitter rivals Ferrari. The sport's American owners Liberty Media is seeking to make Formula One fairer and become …

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