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Since stepping away from the cockpit in 2015, Susie Wolff has taken on several leadership roles in motorsport and recently spoke about how important Christian Horner was in helping one of her later projects get off the ground.

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Red Bull dismisses McLaren’s 2026 F1 development claim: 'Wolff said the same in 2021'

Helmut Marko insists Red Bull “knows what it’s doing” with extended development of the 2025 F1 car, in response to McLaren's suggestion it may be sacrificing

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 23

Toto Wolff: Championship underdogs always have “a psychological advantage"

The Mercedes boss believes a driver’s place in the Formula 1 standings can alter the way they race on track Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes there is a “psychological advantage” to being an underdog in the fight for the Formula 1 title.

Formula One News / Total Apex Sports / October 18

'Mercedes Doesn’t Need Verstappen:' Ex-F1 Driver’s Blunt Message to Toto Wolff Amid Russell Contract Tension

Rumors continue about Max Verstappen’s future with Red Bull Racing, especially regarding a possible move to Mercedes. Former Formula 1 driver Ralf Schumacher shared a bold view.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 18

Toto Wolff Vows to Learn from His Mistakes After 'Flirting' with Max Verstappen Amidst George Russell uncertainty

Toto Wolff‘s deep interest in acquiring Max Verstappen at Mercedes for the 2026 season onwards did not go unnoticed. Both Silver Arrows in George Russell and Kimi Antonelli suffered from extremely delayed contract extensions because of Wolff’s interest in the Dutchman.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / October 16

Toto Wolff Backs George Russell as ‘Underrated Star’ at Mercedes

Highlights: Mercedes confirms George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2026, ending speculation. Wolff calls Russell “underrated,” overshadowed by Hamilton’s fame and quieter personality.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 16

Ex-F1 Driver Declares Toto Wolff Has Built A 'Daniel Riccardo-like Resentment Within George Russell' with New Contract Extension

Mercedes finally announced George Russell’s contract extension that will run until the end of the 2026 season. Despite performing much better than expected, Russell wasn’t allowed a longer contract extension, probably because of Toto Wolff‘s deep interest in acquiring Max Verstappen as early as the 2027 season.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 15

Toto Wolff: New York grand prix would be "awesome" but three US F1 races "the max"

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says three US grands prix is the limit, but admits a New York race would be "awesome" Mercedes Formula 1 CEO and team principal

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 15

Toto Wolff: George Russell "was always underrated" in Lewis Hamilton comparison

Toto Wolff praised an "underrated" George Russell after contract extension confirmation Mercedes CEO Toto Wolff has discussed the contract extensions for George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli during the Autosport Business Exchange New York, arguing that Russell has been underrated for some time thanks to his place alongside Lewis Hamilton.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 15

Mercedes Confirm George Russell And Kimi Antonelli As 2026 F1 Drivers

It has been a strange season for Mercedes, who have experienced various highs and lows throughout 2025. They have two wins over the season, both courtesy of George Russell, who won last time out in Singapore.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 14

Martin Brundle Exposes Christian Horner’s ‘Toto Wolff-Ish Demand’ for F1 return

Christian Horner had remained somewhat relevant in the F1 paddock despite being brutally axed by Red Bull after serving them for two decades. The Briton had a great on-track rivalry with Mercedes’ Toto Wolff, and the two also shared some heated moments on the track.

Formula One News / HITC / October 14

Russell feels disrespected amid Mercedes contract row as Wolff eyes Verstappen

Mercedes supporters are still waiting for an official word on whether George Russell will remain with the team beyond 2025. When the season got underway, George Russell was the most notable driver who was aware that his contract would be up at the end of the year.

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Formula One News / HITC / October 12

Toto Wolff once highlighted what Niki Lauda brought to Mercedes meetings that no one else could

Niki Lauda played a pivotal role in shaping Mercedes during the early years of Formula 1’s turbo-hybrid era, with team principal Toto Wolff highlighting the qualities that made him so influential both behind the scenes and within the sport itself.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 12

Ralf Schumacher Exposes 'Tension' Between George Russell and Toto Wolff over Max Verstappen interest

Mercedes has yet to confirm either of their current drivers’ contract confirmation for the 2026 season and beyond. George Russell is performing great this season and has picked up two coveted race wins amid McLaren’s dominance.

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 11

IWC Schaffhausen watch worn by Toto Wolff set for charity auction with six-figure estimate

IWC Schaffhausen’s Big Pilot’s Watch Shock Absorber XPL worn and shock-tested by Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, will be auctioned online by Bonhams

Formula One News / Motorsport / October 9

NIKI Awards 2025: Toto Wolff honoured as Gerhard Berger and Helmut Marko also recognised

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff received the Special Award at Vienna's NIKI Awards Mercedes team principal and CEO Toto Wolff was recognised at the NIKI Awards gala, named after three-time Formula 1 champion Niki Lauda, on Wednesday 8 October, as he received the Special Award.

Formula One News / HITC / October 8

Toto Wolff’s past comments on Charles Leclerc amid 2027 Mercedes speculation

The driver market for the 2025 Formula 1 season has been fairly straightforward so far, but early signs suggest 2026 could be much more unpredictable. Cadillac are set to join as the grid’s 11th team, Sauber will rebrand as Audi’s works outfit, and Aston Martin will switch to Honda engines after leaving Mercedes.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 7

Toto Wolff Gives Cryptic Update On George Russell Contract Talks

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has provided a cryptic update on contract talks with George Russell. The British driver is yet to cement his plans for 2026 despite strong form this term, with neither he nor teammate Kimi Antonelli signed up for next season.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / October 7

Toto Wolff Eyes 'Untapped Market' For F1 Return

The Singapore Grand Prix was a huge success for Mercedes, with George Russell claiming pole before picking up a surprise victory around the Marina Bay circuit.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 7

Toto Wolff Exposes the Reason Behind Uncertainty over George Russell’s Contract Extension

Mercedes’ George Russell is amongst the very few drivers on the current F1 grid who are yet to confirm their contractual situation for the 2025 season and beyond.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / October 2

Toto Wolff Breaks Silence on Kimi Antonelli’s Rumored Mercedes Exit Plans

Mercedes has suffered from a rollercoaster of a season in 2025. After losing Lewis Hamilton, the team seemed to lose out on a lot of expertise from the former.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / September 2

Toto Wolff insists Russell, Antonelli will extend Mercedes contracts

The Dutch GP was bitter-sweet for Mercedes. Russell delivered another strong performance to finish in 4th and collect valuable points, whilst Kimi Antonelli caused a late-race incident.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 28

Toto Wolff: Mercedes now have a 'good platform to work with'

George Russell took his sixth podium of the season in Hungary with an impressive performance, hunting down Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc to finish as ‘best of the rest’ behind the McLaren’s.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 22

Toto Wolff pleased with Kimi Antonelli’s trajectory in rookie year

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff took a big risk when he signed Kimi Antonelli for the 2025 season. A 17-year-old is always going to experience a huge challenge when joining Formula 1, but their task will be uniquely demanding when driving for a top team.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / August 10

Toto Wolff: 'I expect a lot' from Ferrari and Aston Martin in 2026

Since their false dawn at the Canadian GP, Mercedes have been forced to accept the realities of this season. McLaren are comfortably ahead in first, leaving Mercedes to battle with Red Bull and Ferrari for second.