http://www.f1reader.com Sun, 23 Aug 2026 09:06:33 +0200 [Autosport.com] Will Max Verstappen ever race for Mercedes in Formula 1? This is what team principal Toto Wolff is quizzed about in his yearly media session with Dutch journalists at Zandvoort - and this time the door looks closed, though Wolff keeps it ever so slightly ajar.F1's history could have panned out very differently if Mercedes had beaten Red Bull to secure the youngster's future back in ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/no-verstappen-talks-for-mercedes-this-time-around-but-wolff-still-has-hope-587236 news:587236 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 17:42:07 +0200 [SkySports.com/F1] World championship leader Kimi Antonelli will take a grid penalty at the upcoming Italian Grand Prix, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has confirmed. http://www.f1reader.com/news/antonelli-to-take-monza-grid-penalty-for-engine-change-587182 news:587182 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:45:18 +0200 [Crash.Net] Toto Wolff says Mercedes was always committed to its current driver for F1 2027 http://www.f1reader.com/news/039-silly-season-cancelled-039-mercedes-had-line-up-quot-clarity-quot-before-new-max-verstappen-dea-587177 news:587177 Sat, 22 Aug 2026 13:24:05 +0200 [F1Technical.net] Mercedes team principal and CEO Toto Wolff has admitted that the championship-leading team is currently "slightly out of step" with its rivals in terms of its upgrade schedule, as Formula 1 prepares to return from the summer break at this weekend's Dutch Grand Prix. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-admits-it-is-039-slightly-out-of-step-039-with-rivals-in-terms-of-upgrades-ahead-of-586969 news:586969 Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:09:05 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Toto Wolff has suggested it is "too early" in the Formula 1 season for Mercedes to pick a title favourite out of their drivers. The post Toto Wolff issues ‘too early’ verdict to name F1 title favourite appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-issues-too-early-verdict-to-name-f1-title-favourite-586750 news:586750 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:37:40 +0200 [GPfans.com] Toto Wolff has admitted that he 'can't stand' one aspect of F1 engines in 2026, while discussing the sport's future power units. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-hits-out-at-new-f1-engines-039-it-sounds-like-a-fire-alarm-039-586718 news:586718 Wed, 19 Aug 2026 09:57:05 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Despite Toto Wolff claiming that Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton were close to being fired over the 2016 title fight, Rosberg doubts it. The post Nico Rosberg casts doubt on sensational Mercedes F1 firing claim appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/nico-rosberg-casts-doubt-on-sensational-mercedes-f1-firing-claim-586480 news:586480 Sat, 15 Aug 2026 12:54:05 +0200 [Crash.Net] Kimi Antonelli leads the Formula 1 standings by 50 points, but Toto Wolff refuses to lable the Italian as the championship favourite. http://www.f1reader.com/news/why-toto-wolff-is-refusing-to-call-kimi-antonelli-the-f1-title-favourite-586433 news:586433 Fri, 14 Aug 2026 17:06:05 +0200 [GPfans.com] Mercedes F1 chief Toto Wolff has issued a passionate defence of his team's record, despite the fact that they have gone years without winning a title. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-f1-catastrophe-toto-wolff-hits-back-and-says-to-think-again-586383 news:586383 Thu, 13 Aug 2026 21:51:05 +0200 [GPfans.com] Toto Wolff was in line for an estimated £34m dividend payout after Mercedes' record 2025 financial results, adding to the £230m he realised by selling part of his team interest last November. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-handed-massive-payout-as-mercedes-announce-stellar-financial-results-586016 news:586016 Sat, 08 Aug 2026 12:33:05 +0200 [GPfans.com] Another summer, another string of questions about Max Verstappen's future - is he happy, is he leaving, is he retiring, will he go to Mercedes, will he go to McLaren, what if he stays at Red Bull, is he on holiday with Toto Wolff, will Red Bull give him a winning car soon, and can we stretch the rule of three to include having three sets of three questions in this list? http://www.f1reader.com/news/max-verstappen-is-the-greatest-driver-in-f1-but-mclaren-still-shouldn-039-t-sign-him-585929 news:585929 Thu, 06 Aug 2026 20:57:06 +0200 [Autosport.com] Toto Wolff revealed that Mercedes is set to bring more upgrades in the second half of the 2026 Formula 1 season - but is "closely monitoring" when to introduce them.The start of this new regulation cycle has gone as expected with the development race largely dictating the ever-changing pecking order as teams gain more understanding of the ruleset.It saw Mercedes win the opening six grands ...Keep reading http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-quot-closely-monitoring-quot-upgrades-for-the-rest-of-f1-2026-585854 news:585854 Wed, 05 Aug 2026 17:12:05 +0200 [GPfans.com] Ferrari have acquired the signature of a star of the Mercedes F1 team, strengthening the Italian squad ahead of what could be a spicy title fight against Toto Wolff's outfit. http://www.f1reader.com/news/ferrari-poach-mercedes-f1-star-as-double-signing-ramps-up-title-fight-585811 news:585811 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 18:45:04 +0200 [GPfans.com] Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has opened up about what it's like to be the parent of a young racing prodigy. http://www.f1reader.com/news/039-sometimes-we-get-it-wrong-039-toto-wolff-on-parenting-as-son-jack-wins-again-585806 news:585806 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:27:04 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Toto Wolff revealed Mercedes will be taking a 'strategic' approach to bringing F1 changes, with upgrades playing a significant role in 2026. The post Toto Wolff outlines ‘strategic’ approach to upcoming Mercedes F1 upgrades appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-outlines-strategic-approach-to-upcoming-mercedes-f1-upgrades-585788 news:585788 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:42:07 +0200 [GPfans.com] Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has swatted away any suggestions the Silver Arrows are concerned about McLaren's victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix with Lando Norris. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-keeps-his-cool-after-mercedes-f1-upset-039-ai-could-have-told-you-that-039-585760 news:585760 Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:45:16 +0200 [GPfans.com] F1 team principal Toto Wolff has provided an update on the cost cap situation at Mercedes following comments about Ferrari's rapid development rate across the first half of the championship. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-admits-mercedes-f1-cost-cap-fears-with-new-upgrades-plan-585702 news:585702 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:24:09 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Toto Wolff has downplayed McLaren's shock win at the F1 Hungarian GP after Mercedes was thoroughly beaten on pace. The post Toto Wolff downplays significance of McLaren F1 Hungarian GP win appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-downplays-significance-of-mclaren-f1-hungarian-gp-win-585366 news:585366 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:06:08 +0200 [Crash.Net] McLaren vaulted up the order to win in Hungary after a difficult start to the Formula 1 season. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-caveats-mclaren-039-s-hungary-victory-after-mercedes-039-performance-dip-585347 news:585347 Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:06:09 +0200 [GPfans.com] The biggest saga in F1 right now is which team Max Verstappen will be driving for in 2027. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-039-2027-f1-drivers-toto-wolff-spotted-with-max-verstappen-and-kimi-antonelli-on-boat-585298 news:585298 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:09:17 +0200 [GPfans.com] Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has confidently stated that he will not have another Lewis Hamilton vs Nico Rosberg situation at Mercedes, saying he would get rid of any drivers acting that way in future. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-hints-at-mercedes-driver-axe-with-clear-warning-to-russell-and-antonelli-585278 news:585278 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 08:57:16 +0200 [GPfans.com] George Russell has claimed that his Mercedes F1 team are just as 'p****d off' as he is with how the start of his season has unfolded. http://www.f1reader.com/news/george-russell-reveals-mercedes-are-p-d-off-after-toto-wolff-gives-039-too-many-mistakes-039-verdict-585260 news:585260 Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:45:17 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] With the second half of the Formula 1 season threatening to stir up an intra-team battle royale, Mercedes will ensure it will not repeat its previous title civil war. The post Toto Wolff launches pre-emptive strike on potential Mercedes F1 title rivalry appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-launches-pre-emptive-strike-on-potential-mercedes-f1-title-rivalry-585175 news:585175 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:36:16 +0200 [Crash.Net] Toto Wolff is not willing to accept a repeat of previous problems suffered in Formula 1 championship battles by Mercedes http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-issues-kimi-antonelli-and-george-russell-a-harsh-ultimatum-in-f1-title-battle-585117 news:585117 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:48:05 +0200 [GPfans.com] It may be Mercedes and 19-year-old superstar Kimi Antonelli who are leading the way in both championships, but this hasn't calmed Toto Wolff's fears that his F1 team could be heading for a major penalty from the FIA. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-fears-mercedes-f1-and-kimi-antonelli-will-be-hit-with-fia-penalty-585110 news:585110 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:03:16 +0200 [F1Technical.net] Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admitted the team let George Russell down at the Hungarian Grand Prix after a start-line issue dropped the Briton to the back of the field, while praising championship leader Andrea Kimi Antonelli for another composed podium finish. http://www.f1reader.com/news/wolff-admits-mercedes-start-issue-039-isn-039-t-good-enough-039-after-george-russell-setback-in-hung-585106 news:585106 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:45:05 +0200 [GPfans.com] Red Bull F1 team have announced that Mercedes talent scout Gwen Lagrue has agreed to join the energy drink giants in 2027, confirming a major loss for Toto Wolff's squad. http://www.f1reader.com/news/red-bull-announce-their-new-helmut-marko-after-poaching-mercedes-f1-talent-guru-585038 news:585038 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:45:19 +0200 [GPfans.com] Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has said that he's 'not afraid' of putting Kimi Antonelli and Max Verstappen next to each other at Mercedes, claiming he's 'had worse'. http://www.f1reader.com/news/mercedes-f1-boss-toto-wolff-green-lights-potential-max-verstappen-and-kimi-antonelli-driver-pairing-585035 news:585035 Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:03:16 +0200 [MotorSportWeek.com] Mercedes boss Toto Wolff utilised his often inventive use of the English language by lambasting rival Formula 1 teams' engineers for a lack of action during the Hungarian Grand Prix. The post Toto Wolff blasts ‘Teletubbies engineers’ after F1 blue flag issue at Hungarian GP appeared first on Motorsport Week. http://www.f1reader.com/news/toto-wolff-blasts-teletubbies-engineers-after-f1-blue-flag-issue-at-hungarian-gp-585011 news:585011 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 18:06:07 +0200 [Pitpass.com] Toto Wolff has hit out at rival teams engineers for failing to warn their drivers of blue flags during Sunday's race. http://www.f1reader.com/news/wolff-hits-out-at-tellytubby-engineers-584946 news:584946 Mon, 27 Jul 2026 10:48:05 +0200