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 over as F1’s leading team, with Max Verstappen completely dominating the past two seasons. We can challenge each other openly and honestly.” While Mercedes has made positive comments about the 2024 season — the W15 will be launched digitally from Silverstone on Feb. 14 — the team will know how much needs to be done when pre-season testing begins in Bahrain on Feb. 21.

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Toto Wolff pens emotional letter ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s final Mercedes race
3 weeks, 1 day ago

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

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

The Independent  

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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 …

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 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 …

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 …

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

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Formula One: Allison and Elliott swap technical roles at Mercedes
1 year, 8 months ago

Formula One: Allison and Elliott swap technical roles at Mercedes

The Hindu  

James Allison has returned to his former role of technical director at Mercedes in a job swap with Mike Elliott as the once-dominant team reorganise after a slow start to the Formula One season. “Mike has led a review of our technical organisation to ensure we have the right structure to deliver sustainable success in the future,” said a team …

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 …

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 …

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 to wait on new Lewis Hamilton deal
4 years, 6 months ago

Mercedes to wait on new Lewis Hamilton deal

The Hindu  

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff will wait until the new season starts before discussing the renewal of a contract for six-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. A Formula One season delayed by coronavirus is due to start in Austria in July and Wolff told a conference call on Wednesday he hoped to have an agreement in place “pretty soon” with Hamilton. READ …

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