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Toto Wolff Speaks On Lewis Hamilton Ferrari Move, Says 'Nobody' Will Remember It

The outcome of a driver's career in Formula One is decided by two factors: the ability of the driver himself and the quality of the car he is in. For Lewis Hamilton, who won six World Championships with Mercedes from 2014 to 2020, the relationship he forged with what was, for almost the entire decade, the best team in F1, was unbreakable.

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Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles will be forgotten, says Mercedes boss Toto Wolff

Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari was one of the most talked-about moves in Formula 1, but Toto Wolff believes it may not end up as a defining moment.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 12

David Coulthard backs Toto Wolff's 'F1 needs assholes' remark: 'No one interested in boxers hugging'

Ex-McLaren driver David Coulthard agrees with Toto Wolff's statement that F1 fans 'need to hate someone', following the departure of Christian Horner from the championship Since Christian Horner was replaced at Red Bull by Laurent Mekies, the current batch of Formula 1 team principals and leaders have generally been a mild-mannered sort.

Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / September 9

Formula 1 News: Wolff finally critical as Antonelli falters again

(GMM) Toto Wolff has broken his usual tone of protection for teenage Mercedes protege Kimi Antonelli (pictured together), openly criticizing the Italian after another troubled weekend at Monza.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 8

Toto Wolff Declares Max Verstappen Made Rivals ‘Look Silly’ with Dominant Italian GP win

Max Verstappen was the driver that everyone watched in awe at the Italian GP as he proved his racing prowess to the grid. Despite running in one of the more inferior challengers on the grid, Verstappen achieved a stellar race win and shattered multiple records along the way.

Formula One News / ESPN / September 8

Wolff: Merc's Antonelli 'underwhelming' in Monza

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admitted struggling rookie Kimi Antonelli's entire Italian Grand Prix was "underwhelming" but has reaffirmed his belief in the teenager as a future superstar.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 8

Where do F1 engine manufacturers stand on V8 switch?

Toto Wolff and other Formula 1 team chiefs weigh in on the series' future engine plans after a formal meeting has been postponed by the FIA Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says Formula 1's engine manufacturers are aligned in principle on a future move to V8 power units, but felt it didn't make financial sense to fast-track them before 2031.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 7

McLaren's F1 Italian GP swap a 'very difficult precedent to undo' - Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff responds to McLaren's controversial decision to swap Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's in Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix at Monza Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff reckons McLaren's call to ask Oscar Piastri to let Lando Norris past after a slow stop for Norris in the Italian Grand Prix was a "very difficult precedent to undo".

Formula One News / F1 on SI / September 5

Toto Wolff Issues Update Regarding Mercedes Star's Contract

With Mercedes being one of the top teams on the grid, the fact that they do not have either of their current two drivers signed to a long-term contract yet is a surprise.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 5

Laurent Mekies admits Red Bull building F1 engines "as crazy as it gets"

Mekies doesn't disagree with Toto Wolff's claims that Red Bull is climbing Mount Everest with its in-house Formula 1 power unit programme for 2026 Red

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / September 5

Why Toto Wolff Has Full Confidence In Kimi Antonelli Despite Difficult Run of Results

Andrea Kimi Antonelli has endured a very difficult rookie season in Formula 1 amid a lot of pre-season focus while replacing seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton.

Formula One News / HITC / September 5

Mercedes chairman overruled Toto Wolff to finalise McLaren deal he opposed

How Ola Kallenius’ Mercedes engine deal gave McLaren the edge over Toto Wolff’s F1 Team Toto Wolff was left on the back foot by a decision made by Mercedes chairman Ola Kallenius to supply engines to McLaren, a move that has since seen the Woking team pull ahead of their rivals on track over the past few seasons.

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Formula One News / AutoRacing1.com / September 3

F1 News: No ‘formal driver announcement’ needed for 2026 – Wolff

(GMM) Toto Wolff has moved to finally end speculation about Mercedes’ 2026 lineup, insisting both George Russell and Kimi Antonelli will remain in silver.

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 3

Toto Wolff: “Odds are against” Red Bull as it faces mammoth F1 engine challenge

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes Red Bull has "Mount Everest to climb" as it begins the challenge of building its own in-house power units for next year's

Formula One News / Motorsport / September 2

Toto Wolff: Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move prevented toughest call of my career

The Mercedes boss admitted that Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari meant he avoided making a “difficult” call on the Briton’s future with the Silver Arrows Lewis Hamilton shocked the Formula 1 paddock with his move from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / September 2

Toto Wolff Throws Max Verstappen Under the Bus over Kimi Antonelli’s Dutch GP Fiasco

Max Verstappen has emerged as one of the best drivers on the current F1 grid as he continues to score impressive results despite racing in a mediocre chassis.

Formula One News / HITC / September 2

Toto Wolff likens Red Bull’s challenge to ‘climbing Mount Everest’ after one Christian Horner decision

Red Bull picked up 20 points at the Dutch Grand Prix, a return that keeps them in touch with Mercedes and Ferrari in the standings. George Russell was Mercedes’ sole scorer in fourth after Kimi Antonelli’s penalties, while Ferrari suffered a double DNF.

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 30

Toto Wolff doesn’t write off signing Max Verstappen in the future

Toto Wolff explored Max Verstappen’s availability at the beginning of the year, especially as Red Bull’s form began to sharply decline. In the build-up to the summer break, a clause in Verstappen’s contract meant he might become available for 2026.

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.

Mercedes Upgrade Plan Revealed As 2026 F1 Changes Loom

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed the squad's upgrade plan for the rest of the Formula 1 season ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix. The championship

Toto Wolff Absolutely Destroys Christian Horner After Red Bull Exit: 'He’s Been Acting Like an A**hole'

Well, well, well. Just when you thought Formula 1 couldn’t get any spicier, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff decided to absolutely torch his former rival Christian Horner following the Brit’s unceremonious exit from Red Bull.

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 / FirstSportz / August 21

'Always Hated It,' Toto Wolff Reveals Dreadful Moment with Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes

Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff had one of the strongest bonds in Formula 1. The two achieved record-breaking success at Mercedes during the Turbo Hybrid era.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / August 10

Toto Wolff misses arch-nemesis Christian Horner after Red Bull sacking

Christian Horner has remained in F1 news despite being snubbed by Red Bull last month. The sudden firing of Horner didn’t faze a majority of the paddock.