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

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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, Red Bull’s Max Verstappen clinched the top spot as his teammate Sergio Perez secured the second position.

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Mercedes boss Wolff shows support for FIA president in F1 swearing row
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Mercedes boss Wolff shows support for FIA president in F1 swearing row

The Hindu  

Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff showed some rare support on Thursday for FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and his campaign to cut swearing in the sport. Wolff spoke out after his driver George Russell repeated to reporters the language he said Red Bull’s Max Verstappen used towards him after being stripped of pole position at last weekend’s Qatar Grand Prix. …

Russell and Hamilton give Mercedes a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas
1 month ago

Russell and Hamilton give Mercedes a 1-2 finish in Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — An ecstatic George Russell had just won the Formula 1 race Saturday night when he exclaimed in his radio, “Vegas!” He was ready to start celebrating in America’s party capital, saying he would skip his flight back to his home in the United Kingdom to make the most of his Las Vegas Grand Prix victory. “I’m definitely …

Las Vegas Grand Prix: Mercedes boss Wolff praises Hamilton ahead of Ferrari move
1 month ago

Las Vegas Grand Prix: Mercedes boss Wolff praises Hamilton ahead of Ferrari move

The Hindu  

It is business as usual for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton at the moment but emotions will no doubt kick in as the Briton’s move to Ferrari next season edges closer to becoming a reality, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said on Thursday. Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur did not ask for the seven-time Formula One champion Hamilton’s early release, and …

Red Bull emphasizes the positives in F1 despite a disastrous end to Baku race
3 months, 1 week ago

Red Bull emphasizes the positives in F1 despite a disastrous end to Baku race

Associated Press  

BAKU, Azerbaijan — After a race that ended Sunday with Sergio Perez in the wall and teammate Max Verstappen being overtaken by his title rival Lando Norris, there are still signs of optimism at Red Bull. Norris cut into Verstappen’s Formula 1 standings lead, and McLaren took the constructors’ championship lead off Red Bull, while Verstappen now hasn’t won in …

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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Verstappen’s Red Bull battling three-headed threat as F1 season hits midpoint in Hungary
5 months ago

Verstappen’s Red Bull battling three-headed threat as F1 season hits midpoint in Hungary

Associated Press  

Just when Lewis Hamilton decided he needed to switch teams, Mercedes finally gives him a competitive car. “It’s game on, we’re fighting, we’re chasing, and we’re going to try and win as many races or compete for as many wins as possible,” Hamilton said while preparing for the race weekend. “We are united as a team, and we’re going to …

Mercedes driver Russell wins Formula 1's Austrian GP after Verstappen, Norris clash at front
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mercedes driver Russell wins Formula 1's Austrian GP after Verstappen, Norris clash at front

China Daily  

Winner Mercedes' British driver George Russell and McLaren's Australian driver Oscar Piastri celebrate on the podium after the Formula One Austrian Grand Prix on the Red Bull Ring race track in Spielberg, Austria, on June 30, 2024. SPIELBERG, Austria — George Russell clinched Mercedes' first win of the season at Formula 1's Austrian GP after taking advantage of a late …

Mercedes driver Russell wins Formula 1’s Austrian GP after Verstappen, Norris clash at front
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Mercedes driver Russell wins Formula 1’s Austrian GP after Verstappen, Norris clash at front

Associated Press  

SPIELBERG, Austria — George Russell clinched Mercedes’ first win of the season at Formula 1’s Austrian GP after taking advantage of a late clash between McLaren driver Lando Norris and championship leader Max Verstappen in a Red Bull on Sunday. McLaren’s Oscar Piastri was second, ahead of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. Norris was trying to take the lead from Verstappen …

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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Toto Wolff reignites war of words with Red Bull chief Christian Horner over Max Verstappen's future… as the Mercedes boss claims 'other factors' could woo the world champion to the team
8 months ago

Toto Wolff reignites war of words with Red Bull chief Christian Horner over Max Verstappen's future… as the Mercedes boss claims 'other factors' could woo the world champion to the team

Daily Mail  

Toto Wolff reignited his war of words with Christian Horner as he hinted Max Verstappen could still join his Mercedes team next year, claiming ‘other factors’ would be at play than just race pace. ‘There are so many factors that play a role for a driver joining,’ said Wolff, who has also previously conceded that ‘Red Bull is the quickest …

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 …

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 …

Drama at Red Bull and the FIA dominates F1 ahead of Saudi Arabian GP
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Drama at Red Bull and the FIA dominates F1 ahead of Saudi Arabian GP

Associated Press  

All the action in Formula 1 is happening off the track. World champion Max Verstappen’s father wants to oust the boss of Red Bull, the team that took his son to three consecutive titles. But before Jos Verstappen’s comments could launch another round of gossip, rumors and speculation, the spotlight was suddenly shifted from Horner to FIA president Mohammed Ben …

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

The Independent  

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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 …

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

The Independent  

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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 …

Toto Wolff sees ‘Mount Everest’ ahead as Mercedes seek to end Red Bull’s domination
1 year ago

Toto Wolff sees ‘Mount Everest’ ahead as Mercedes seek to end Red Bull’s domination

The Independent  

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Toto Wolff fed up with explanations for Mercedes’ poor performance
1 year ago

Toto Wolff fed up with explanations for Mercedes’ poor performance

The Hindu  

Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff said he was fed up with explanations for his car’s poor performance after practice pace turned into qualifying disappointment at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. George Russell had been top in final practice but the Briton had the fourth quickest car in qualifying, behind Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s …

Toto Wolff unimpressed by Max Verstappen’s win record
1 year, 3 months ago

Toto Wolff unimpressed by Max Verstappen’s win record

The Hindu  

Max Verstappen made Formula One history at Monza on Sunday with a record 10th win in a row and 12th of the season, but Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff sounded unimpressed by the Red Bull driver’s achievement. The one-two Italian Grand Prix victory was also Red Bull’s 15th in succession and 14th out of 14 so far in a 22-round …

F1 mid-season review: Red Bull’s Verstappen close to third Formula 1 title; Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren in battle for 2nd
1 year, 4 months ago

F1 mid-season review: Red Bull’s Verstappen close to third Formula 1 title; Mercedes, Aston Martin, McLaren in battle for 2nd

The Hindu  

A dominating Red Bull, an early silly season and plenty of fresh faces on track - these are some of the things we have seen in the Formula 1 season so far. Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s domination continued as the team won every single race this season. The team is now P5 in the constructor’s championship, after a tough …

Formula One: Mercedes plays down Red Bull’s recruiting of F1 engine staff
1 year, 5 months ago

Formula One: Mercedes plays down Red Bull’s recruiting of F1 engine staff

The Hindu  

Once-dominant Mercedes has played down the impact of staff leaving its Formula One engine division to join Red Bull’s new powertrains company and other rival manufacturers. Red Bull Racing has since been on top and has set up its own power unit operation for a new engine era from 2026 with several senior employees hired from Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains. …

Formula 1: Max Verstappen leads Sergio Perez home in Red Bull 1-2 in Spielberg sprint
1 year, 5 months ago

Formula 1: Max Verstappen leads Sergio Perez home in Red Bull 1-2 in Spielberg sprint

Firstpost  

Verstappen, defending double world champion and series leader, added eight points to move into a 70–point lead in the drivers’ title race Max Verstappen led team-mate Sergio Perez home with a dominant display as Red Bull stormed to a comfortable one-two in Saturday’s wet-dry sprint race at the Austrian Grand Prix. The defending double world champion and series leader added …

Spanish GP: Max Verstappen puts dominant show Lewis Hamilton finishes second George Russell third
1 year, 6 months ago

Spanish GP: Max Verstappen puts dominant show Lewis Hamilton finishes second George Russell third

The Hindu  

Mercedes came out of Formula One’s Spanish Grand Prix with increased confidence after showing significant progress and finishing ahead of Aston Martin and Ferrari. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen put on another dominant performance to win Sunday’s race from pole position, but Mercedes took a big step forward with Lewis Hamilton finishing second and teammate George Russell third to give the …

F1: Hamilton encouraged by changes to his Mercedes
1 year, 6 months ago

F1: Hamilton encouraged by changes to his Mercedes

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton sounded encouraged by his upgraded Mercedes after the first day of Monaco Grand Prix practice on Friday, even though the principality’s tight and twisting streets were no place for a meaningful assessment. “I’ve generally had an amazing day, I really enjoyed driving today,” he said. It’s not the place to ultimately test an upgrade, but the car was …

‘Nasty piece of work’: Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes slammed by Toto Wolff
1 year, 7 months ago

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

The Independent  

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F1: Mercedes and Ferrari have ‘under-delivered’ says Red Bull’s Horner
1 year, 7 months ago

F1: Mercedes and Ferrari have ‘under-delivered’ says Red Bull’s Horner

The Hindu  

Team principal Christian Horner said Red Bull’s total dominance of Formula One this season is mainly due to the failings of its rivals Mercedes and Ferrari rather than any big steps forward from his team. Red Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen won his third race of the season with victory in the Miami Grand Prix on Sunday, with teammate Sergio …

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 …

‘One of our worst days,’ says team boss Wolff as Hamilton bemoans Mercedes’ lack of speed
1 year, 9 months ago

‘One of our worst days,’ says team boss Wolff as Hamilton bemoans Mercedes’ lack of speed

The Hindu  

Team boss Toto Wolff declared Mercedes had “one of their worst days” in racing on Sunday after Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished fifth and seventh at the Bahrain Grand Prix. The Austrian, who on Saturday said his team had to go back to the drawing board and re-design their car, was backed by seven-time champion Hamilton who said the …

Abu Dhabi GP: Toto Wolff says Mercedes qualifying was ‘one to put in the toilet’
2 years, 1 month ago

Abu Dhabi GP: Toto Wolff says Mercedes qualifying was ‘one to put in the toilet’

The Hindu  

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff dismissed his team’s final qualifying session of the Formula One season in Abu Dhabi on Saturday as one to put in the toilet. Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton qualified fifth at Yas Marina, dimming hopes that he might avoid a first season without a win, while teammate and last weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix winner George Russell …

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

The Independent  

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Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff Aware of Tension Developing Between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell
2 years, 4 months ago

Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff Aware of Tension Developing Between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell

News 18  

Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff acknowledged the raising tensions between his team’s drivers, seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and British compatriot George Russell. The racing team encountered multiple issues with their W13 car this season as issues of porpoising and certain other technical issues persisted in the car well into the start of the season. Russell is currently placed fourth on …

F1: Max Verstappen Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc Limps Out
2 years, 6 months ago

F1: Max Verstappen Wins Azerbaijan Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc Limps Out

News 18  

World champion Max Verstappen led a Red Bull 1-2 in Sunday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix in a potentially key moment of the title race after Charles Leclerc and Ferrari endured another dose of raceday misery. Sergio Perez had jumped pole sitter Leclerc to the first turn before Verstappen took control as first the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz and then Leclerc retired …

Azerbaijan GP: F1 Pitches up in Baku With Sergio Perez out to Promote Title Credentials
2 years, 6 months ago

Azerbaijan GP: F1 Pitches up in Baku With Sergio Perez out to Promote Title Credentials

News 18  

Sergio Perez has fond memories of last year’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix and this weekend the Mexican finds himself returning to the fast and furious streets of Baku as a viable contender for the world championship. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc is only six points in front of Perez heading into this eighth round of the 22-race season which welcomes back fans for …

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 Says Mercedes Wants to Cut One F1 Customer Team
2 years, 6 months ago

Toto Wolff Says Mercedes Wants to Cut One F1 Customer Team

News 18  

Mercedes Formula One boss Toto Wolff said he wants to cut from three to two the number of non-factory teams that race with its engines. Wolff told the Financial Times in an interview published at the weekend that new spending rules meant Mercedes was no longer making ”substantial amounts” from providing engines to others. IPL 2022 – FULL COVERAGE | …

Mercedes has not given up on title defence, says technical director Elliott
2 years, 7 months ago

Mercedes has not given up on title defence, says technical director Elliott

The Hindu  

Mercedes has not given up on defending its Formula One constructors’ title despite a difficult start to the season, the team’s technical director Mike Elliott said on Saturday. We wouldn’t be here otherwise,” Elliott said when asked at the Spanish Grand Prix whether Mercedes believed it could still win the 2022 championship. These guys have made a really good start, …

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 …

Mercedes’ situation is no fun at all, says Toto Wolff
2 years, 8 months ago

Mercedes’ situation is no fun at all, says Toto Wolff

The Hindu  

Formula One champion Mercedes is going through an “exercise in humility” after years of success but will be stronger for it, team boss Toto Wolff said after more pain in Saudi Arabia on Sunday. Mercedes’ seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished 10th, the last of the points-paying positions, after failing to make it through the first phase of qualifying at …

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 …

Red Bull's Christian Horner praises Mercedes boss Toto Wolff
2 years, 9 months ago

Red Bull's Christian Horner praises Mercedes boss Toto Wolff

The Hindu  

Red Bull Formula One boss Christian Horner has praised Mercedes rival Toto Wolff for speaking out about the mental health issues that have plagued him for more than a decade despite unprecedented success. "I’m fortunate that I haven’t had issues personally but I’ve had friends that I know who have suffered as a result of mental health issues," said Horner. …

F1 Pre-Season Testing 2022: Sainz wary of Mercedes after Russell talks up Ferrari
2 years, 9 months ago

F1 Pre-Season Testing 2022: Sainz wary of Mercedes after Russell talks up Ferrari

The Hindu  

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz suggested Formula One champion Mercedes and its driver George Russell were playing 'typical' games in talking up the Italian team ahead of the season starting in Bahrain next week. Russell, preparing to partner seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton after moving from Williams, told reporters in testing at Sakhir that Ferrari was looking very solid and potentially the …

Mercedes, Red Bull play nice ahead of F1 championship
3 years ago

Mercedes, Red Bull play nice ahead of F1 championship

The Hindu  

Toto Wolff and Christian Horner barely looked at each other when they sat side-by-side three weeks ago discussing the Formula One championship. Their frosty relationship thawed briefly Friday ahead of the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are tied in the points standings heading into the title-deciding race. May the best man and the …

Tensions boil in Qatar between Mercedes and Red Bull
3 years, 1 month ago

Tensions boil in Qatar between Mercedes and Red Bull

The Hindu  

The most dramatic Formula One title fight in at least a decade further intensified on November 19 when Christian Horner and Toto Wolff traded barbs at the same time the FIA denied Mercedes' right to appeal last week's non-penalty on championship leader Max Verstappen. Wolff, the head of Mercedes, and Red Bull principal Horner sat side-by-side during a tense 30-minute …

Tensions boil in Qatar between Mercedes and Red Bull
3 years, 1 month ago

Tensions boil in Qatar between Mercedes and Red Bull

Associated Press  

LOSAIL, Qatar — The most dramatic Formula One title fight in at least a decade further intensified Friday when Christian Horner and Toto Wolff traded barbs at the same time the FIA denied Mercedes’ right to appeal last week’s non-penalty on championship leader Max Verstappen. “It’s the world championship of the highest category in motor racing,” Wolff said, “and what …

'Far Superior' Verstappen Outpaces Hamilton to Win Mexico GP, Strides Towards F1 Title
3 years, 1 month ago

'Far Superior' Verstappen Outpaces Hamilton to Win Mexico GP, Strides Towards F1 Title

News 18  

Max Verstappen cruised to victory at the Mexico Grand Prix on Sunday leaving defending champion Lewis Hamilton to admit the Red Bull car “is far superior”. Hamilton clung on to finish second in his Mercedes holding off a late charge from Red Bull’s Mexican driver Sergio Perez. “Their car is far superior this weekend and there was nothing we could …

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 …

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