After years of being alongside Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, George Russell will now become Mercedes’ number one driver from next season. Joining him at the German team will be rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli, with only a year of experience in Formula 2 to his name. As a result, it will be mainly up to Russell to take he bulk of
In a red-carpet interview with Sky Sports, Toto Wolff was asked about his opinions on the new FIA penalties that were recently released. While many fans, drivers and teams alike seem to have negative views about the chances of championship points being taken away for misbehaviour, Wolff has a different mindset.
For months Toto Wolff worked towards the moment, now it is a fact. Lewis Hamilton, the driver who enjoyed great success in Formula 1 at Mercedes, is no longer part of the German team, but of Ferrari instead So when the moment comes that the bird has really flown the coop, it turns out to be something
Lewis Hamilton’s upcoming Ferrari stint has been met with much resistance, with warnings springing about in terms of the excitement around the seven-time world champion’s next adventure at the Scuderia, given his age, the caliber of his teammate, Charles Leclerc, and the monumental challenge ahead -returning the F1 Drivers’ title to Maranello-, which are all
For the 2025 season, Mercedes have promoted Andrea Kimi Antonelli to replace Lewis Hamilton. It will the first time that a junior of the German team graduated immediately to their car. However, the Italian is not a ‘normal’ rookie, as the 18-year-old is predicted to have a great future ahead of him in F1 as
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says teams haven’t been offered enough money to make up for the losses they face if Cadillac joins Formula 1 next year. Formula One Management introduced a $200 million (£164m) anti-dilution fee for newcomers when it agreed its last commercial deal with teams, which expires at the end of this
In principle, Cadillac would become the 11th team on the grid from the 2026 onwards, however, there isn’t a final confimation just yet. During the upcoming months, the final deal has to be discussed and agreed between the American team and Formula One Management (FOM). One of the topics is the entrance fee General Motors
Getting under the cost cap is not an easy task for everyone on the Formula One grid. Speaking to Auto, Motor und Sport, team principal Toto Wolff explained that Mercedes were close to the red line.
Toto Wolff’s interest in Max Verstappen is no secret. Last year, the Mercedes team boss openly expressed his desire to have the Dutchman join his team. However, in an interview with Auto, Motor und Sport, Wolff clarified that while he admired Verstappen’s talent, there was never a concrete plan in place to bring the four-time
The F1 cars for the 2025 season have yet to be unveiled, but many teams are already looking ahead to 2026. That year will bring the most significant regulation changes in years, affecting both aerodynamic aspects and engine development. Since 1 January, teams have been permitted to begin work on their 2026 designs. Mercedes team
Toto Wolff has revealed that Mercedes will continue to use black on their liveries in celebration of Lewis Hamilton’s legacy. Despite the Brit’s move to Ferrari, Mercedes will continue to celebrate Hamilton’s historic tenure with the team going forward, with Wolff explaining why the decision was taken.
Christian Horner has faced a challenging year, both on and off the track. While the racing season presented its own difficulties, the Red Bull Racing team principal also endured personal challenges in his private life. Despite the turbulence, Horner remained steadfast and never considered stepping away from his role at Red Bull Racing.
