Toto Wolff apologises to Lewis Hamilton for ‘idiotic’ mistake in Abu Dhabi
1 month ago

Toto Wolff apologises to Lewis Hamilton for ‘idiotic’ mistake in Abu Dhabi

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton ends Mercedes F1 career with fight, emotion: ‘I’ve got no more tears’
1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton ends Mercedes F1 career with fight, emotion: ‘I’ve got no more tears’

New York Times  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Stooped beside his silver and black Mercedes W15 car on the main straight of the Yas Marina Circuit on Sunday, Lewis Hamilton paused to soak up the moment. “I just wanted to embrace the moment because it’s the last time I’m going to step into a Mercedes and represent them,” Hamilton said in the …

Hamilton gets apology from Mercedes after qualifying debacle in his last race with team
1 month ago

Hamilton gets apology from Mercedes after qualifying debacle in his last race with team

Associated Press  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff apologized to Lewis Hamilton on Saturday for a strategy error which cost him as he placed 18th in qualifying for his last race with the Formula 1 team. Hamilton was among the five drivers eliminated in the first part of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix qualifying after his final lap …

Toto Wolff apologizes to Lewis Hamilton after ‘idiotic’ Mercedes mistake leads to Q1 exit for final race
1 month ago

Toto Wolff apologizes to Lewis Hamilton after ‘idiotic’ Mercedes mistake leads to Q1 exit for final race

New York Times  

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Toto Wolff apologized to Lewis Hamilton for an “idiotic” mistake by Mercedes in Abu Dhabi Formula One qualifying that will mean the seven-time world champion starts 16th for his final race with the team. Wolff said that even without the bollard getting stuck underneath Hamilton’s car, Mercedes was wrong to risk sending him out …

Toto Wolff pens emotional letter ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s final Mercedes race
1 month, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Toto Wolff reveals moment he knew he had lost Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton reveals ‘terrifying’ moment after informing Toto Wolff about Ferrari switch
3 months, 1 week ago

Lewis Hamilton reveals ‘terrifying’ moment after informing Toto Wolff about Ferrari switch

The Independent  

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Toto Wolff rejects Lewis Hamilton sabotage claims as Mercedes report email to police
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Toto Wolff rejects Lewis Hamilton sabotage claims as Mercedes report email to police

The Telegraph  

Toto Wolff has rejected claims that Mercedes are trying to ‘sabotage’ Lewis Hamilton’s final season with the team, describing them as the work of “conspiracy theorists and lunatics”. But the Mercedes team principal added there were “limits” to what he was prepared to tolerate, confirming he had referred to the police an anonymous email accusing him of “vindictive” behaviour and …

The truth behind Lewis Hamilton’s rut after ‘shocking’ race in Canada
7 months ago

The truth behind Lewis Hamilton’s rut after ‘shocking’ race in Canada

The Independent  

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Toto Wolff confident he can lead struggling Mercedes back to top of Formula One
7 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Timing of Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move surprised Mercedes’ Toto Wolff
11 months, 1 week 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
11 months, 1 week ago

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

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton blindsided Toto Wolff with Ferrari move
11 months, 1 week 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 consider suing FIA as Susie Wolff attacks ‘misleading and unfounded’ campaign
1 year, 1 month 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 …

JONATHAN McEVOY: Does Toto Wolff have his fingers in too many F1 pies? FIA probe into Mercedes boss linked to political meddling
1 year, 1 month ago

JONATHAN McEVOY: Does Toto Wolff have his fingers in too many F1 pies? FIA probe into Mercedes boss linked to political meddling

Daily Mail  

Toto Wolff has been described by his detractors as akin to Icarus, the figure from Greek mythology with wings of wax that melted from his flying too close to the sun. Formula One insiders whom Mail Sport spoke to on Wednesday were split in their reactions as they absorbed the news that the Austrian and the other half of Formula …

F1 teams unanimously deny making Toto and Susie Wolff complaint to FIA
1 year, 1 month 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 …

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie face FIA probe following complaints from F1 rivals over alleged conflict of interest first raised by Mail Sport
1 year, 1 month ago

Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie face FIA probe following complaints from F1 rivals over alleged conflict of interest first raised by Mail Sport

Daily Mail  

Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie are under investigation by the FIA compliance department for a potential conflict of interest. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff and his wife Susie are at the centre of an FIA investigation On Tuesday night they issued an unprecedented statement, saying: ‘The FIA is aware of media speculation centred on the allegation …

Toto Wolff handed formal warning after 'unacceptable' remarks... after the Mercedes chief's X-rated outburst when defending the Las Vegas Grand Prix over the drain cover farce
1 year, 1 month ago

Toto Wolff handed formal warning after 'unacceptable' remarks... after the Mercedes chief's X-rated outburst when defending the Las Vegas Grand Prix over the drain cover farce

Daily Mail  

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has been handed a formal warning following his X-rated outburst at last weekend's Las Vegas Grand Prix. Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has been formally warned for comments at the Las Vegas Grand Prix Wolff defended the event after a drain cover saw the first practice called off in eight minutes Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has …

Toto Wolff fuelled by ‘personal anger’ to help Lewis Hamilton win eighth title
1 year, 1 month ago

Toto Wolff fuelled by ‘personal anger’ to help Lewis Hamilton win eighth title

The Independent  

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‘Nasty piece of work’: Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes slammed by Toto Wolff
1 year, 8 months ago

‘Nasty piece of work’: Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes slammed by Toto Wolff

The Independent  

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‘It is irrelevant’: Toto Wolff defends Lewis Hamilton’s worst season
2 years, 1 month ago

‘It is irrelevant’: Toto Wolff defends Lewis Hamilton’s worst season

The Independent  

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F1: Lewis Hamilton’s year-on-year win record won’t be ‘prioritised’ in Abu Dhabi, says Toto Wolff
2 years, 1 month ago

F1: Lewis Hamilton’s year-on-year win record won’t be ‘prioritised’ in Abu Dhabi, says Toto Wolff

The Independent  

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Fernando Alonso Apologises to Lewis Hamilton After Spa Row
2 years, 4 months ago

Fernando Alonso Apologises to Lewis Hamilton After Spa Row

News 18  

Fernando Alonso apologised on Thursday for calling Lewis Hamilton an idiot after they collided at last weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix and said his heat-of-the-moment comments were blown out of proportion. Hamilton, a seven times world champion, is Formula One’s most successful driver of all time with 103 wins — some of his more spectacular ones coming after he fought back …

Lewis Hamilton refuses to apologise after being branded 'an idiot' by Fernando Alonso
2 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton refuses to apologise after being branded 'an idiot' by Fernando Alonso

The Telegraph  

Alonso did later appear to row back a bit with his criticism in the mixed zone later on, recalling a similar incident between Hamilton and Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg at the same corner in 2014, for which the German was at fault. Hamilton later received a warning from motorsport’s governing body the FIA for "refusing" to visit the medical centre …

Mercedes could let future F1 star Nyck de Vries go, Toto Wolff admits
2 years, 5 months ago

Mercedes could let future F1 star Nyck de Vries go, Toto Wolff admits

The Independent  

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Formula 1 2022: 'Unacceptable' fans' harassment at Austrian Grand Prix under investigation
2 years, 6 months ago

Formula 1 2022: 'Unacceptable' fans' harassment at Austrian Grand Prix under investigation

Firstpost  

Both Hamilton and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff criticised that behaviour, and the booing Verstappen had received at Silverstone the previous weekend. Spielberg: Formula One says it is investigating reports of “unacceptable” harassment reported by some fans attending the Austrian Grand Prix weekend. “This kind of behaviour is unacceptable and will not be tolerated and all fans should be treated …

Wolff shrugs off crashes as a sign Mercedes is quick again
2 years, 6 months ago

Wolff shrugs off crashes as a sign Mercedes is quick again

Associated Press  

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff ultimately sees Lewis Hamilton and George Russell’s crashes as a positive sign the car is getting faster. So that was a good choreography,” Wolff said Saturday ahead of the sprint race where Russell starts from fourth place on the grid and Hamilton goes from ninth. “So that’s improvement, and I’d rather have two cars in …

Toto Wolff accuses Fernando Alonso of Formula 2 driving in Monaco Grand Prix
2 years, 7 months ago

Toto Wolff accuses Fernando Alonso of Formula 2 driving in Monaco Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Toto Wolff accused of mind games by ‘not telling truth’ on radio to Lewis Hamilton
2 years, 8 months ago

Toto Wolff accused of mind games by ‘not telling truth’ on radio to Lewis Hamilton

The Independent  

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Nico Rosberg believes Toto Wolff ‘annoyed’ with Lewis Hamilton after Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
2 years, 8 months ago

Nico Rosberg believes Toto Wolff ‘annoyed’ with Lewis Hamilton after Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Mercedes chief Toto Wolff apologises to Lewis Hamilton for a 'TERRIBLE race' at Imola
2 years, 8 months ago

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff apologises to Lewis Hamilton for a 'TERRIBLE race' at Imola

Daily Mail  

Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has apologised to star driver Lewis Hamilton following another frustrating weekend that left the Brit struggling to a 13th place finish at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. From that point he could find no way past AlphaTauri's Pierre Gasly, after the pair were caught up in a DRS train behind the Williams of Alex Albon, and …

Toto Wolff apologises to Lewis Hamilton for ‘undrivable’ Mercedes car in ‘terrible’ Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
2 years, 8 months ago

Toto Wolff apologises to Lewis Hamilton for ‘undrivable’ Mercedes car in ‘terrible’ Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

The Independent  

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Lewis Hamilton is a 'long shot' to win the world title, says Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after one race
2 years, 9 months ago

Lewis Hamilton is a 'long shot' to win the world title, says Mercedes boss Toto Wolff after one race

Daily Mail  

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff believes Lewis Hamilton is a long shot to win the world championship, despite 22 of 23 races to go. The gloomy assessment followed Sunday's Bahrain Grand Prix, in which Red Bull's two late retirements handed Hamilton a flattering third place. Mercedes were at times a second slower than the leaders, and Hamilton would have finished …

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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Susie Wolff tears into FIA after Lewis Hamilton was ‘robbed’ in F1 title controversy
3 years ago

Susie Wolff tears into FIA after Lewis Hamilton was ‘robbed’ in F1 title controversy

The Independent  

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Wolff casts doubt on Hamilton future, both to shun FIA gala
3 years ago

Wolff casts doubt on Hamilton future, both to shun FIA gala

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton may never get over the pain of being 'robbed' of a record eighth Formula One title, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said on Thursday in comments that raised doubts about the driver's future in the sport. Wolff said there had been no contact with race director Michael Masi, who made the safety car decision, since Sunday. The final …

‘This has been manipulated, man’: Hamilton’s words on team radio
3 years ago

‘This has been manipulated, man’: Hamilton’s words on team radio

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes team is expected to appeal after two protests it made against Max Verstappen and Red Bull at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix were rejected by the stewards. Controversial decision The man in Mercedes’ sights is race director Michael Masi and his controversial decision to withdraw the Safety Car for the final lap. The appeal is likely to …

Wolff Compares Horner to Driver Going Wrong Way on Autobahn
3 years ago

Wolff Compares Horner to Driver Going Wrong Way on Autobahn

News 18  

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff compared Red Bull counterpart Christian Horner to a man driving the wrong way down an autobahn as both bosses braced for Formula One’s title decider in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Horner on Friday framed the battle between his Dutch driver Max Verstappen and Wolff’s seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton as pitting a ‘young lad’ against …

Formula 1 2020: Lewis Hamilton's battle against racism motivating him on the track, says Mercedes' Toto Wolff
4 years, 4 months ago

Formula 1 2020: Lewis Hamilton's battle against racism motivating him on the track, says Mercedes' Toto Wolff

Firstpost  

Wolff also saw in Hamilton, who leads this year’s title race by 37 points after winning four of this year’s six races, a racer motivated by history as he aims to draw level with Schumacher on seven championships. Lewis Hamilton’s crusade for racial equality has helped him reach a new level as racing driver, sportsman and inspiration, according to his …

Wolff not relishing Mercedes contract talks with Hamilton
4 years, 10 months ago

Wolff not relishing Mercedes contract talks with Hamilton

The Hindu  

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits he is not looking forward to new contract discussions with Lewis Hamilton because of their close relationship. READ | Hamilton says he has not spoken to Mercedes about a new deal Team principal Wolff said: "The dynamic is very good, we've known each other for such a long time and have the greatest respect for …

Toto Wolff: Lewis Hamilton racially abused during childhood
5 years, 2 months ago

Toto Wolff: Lewis Hamilton racially abused during childhood

The Hindu  

Formula One's world champion-elect Lewis Hamilton has been scarred for life by racist abuse that he experienced as a young driver, Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff said on Friday. “When Lewis was younger he was the only black kid among the white kids, and I know he was racially abused on the track,” said Wolff. “If that happens to an …

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff labels qualifying chaos 'not worthy of Formula One'
5 years, 4 months ago

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff labels qualifying chaos 'not worthy of Formula One'

The Hindu  

Toto Wolff felt the qualifying chaos at the Italian Grand Prix was "not worthy of Formula One", making all the drivers and teams involved "look like idiots". With the clock ticking down in Q3, the cars still in the session came out in a closely bunched queue to follow Nico Hulkenberg when the Renault driver opted to leave the pits …

Formula 1 2019: Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says 'karma' led to team's dismal performance in German Grand Prix
5 years, 5 months ago

Formula 1 2019: Mercedes chief Toto Wolff says 'karma' led to team's dismal performance in German Grand Prix

Firstpost  

Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff was critical of his team’s preparations and reactions on Sunday after both drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas crashed out of contention in a chaotic rain-hit German Grand Prix. Hockenheim: Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff was critical of his team’s preparations and reactions on Sunday after both drivers Lewis Hamilton and Valtteri Bottas crashed out …

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