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"How can you allow this?" – Toto Wolff shares Niki Lauda story behind Lewis Hamilton's iconic F1 pole

Lewis Hamilton produced one of F1's most famous pole laps at the 2018 Singapore Grand Prix, but for Toto Wolff, the build-up was just as telling – both about Hamilton and his own approach to managing drivers

Motorsport

Mercedes receive F1 engine upgrade with 2026 best power unit revealed

Toto Wolff’s team lead the way in the championship standings, but do not technically have the best engine

The Independent UK

Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine, and what it reveals about ADUO

Based on the first two assessment periods, Red Bull Ford is the only F1 manufacturer not to receive a development opportunity. What explains that surprising ranking, and does the system need an overhaul for the future?

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Explained: Why Red Bull has F1's top-ranked engine – and what it reveals about ADUO

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McLaren rejects Mercedes claim it cannot afford aggressive upgrades in F1 2026

The McLaren Formula 1 team boss expects Mercedes to step up its car development plan after suffering a string of defeats

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Andrea Stella casts doubt on Mercedes’ claim it can’t afford F1 upgrades: “I actually don't believe you”

The McLaren Formula 1 team boss expects Mercedes to step up its car development plan after suffering a string of defeats

Motorsport

Why Kimi Antonelli is taking a F1 grid penalty at Italian Grand Prix

The Mercedes driver, who is leading the standings for the F1 drivers’ championship, has seen his hopes of a win in front of his adoring Italian fans at Monza damaged

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Mercedes "hasn't got the money" to keep up with rival teams' F1 upgrades

Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff claims the team doesn't have enough budget allocation left to fast-track upgrades like its direct rivals

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Mercedes "hasn't got the money" to keep up with rival F1 upgrades

Mercedes Formula 1 chief Toto Wolff claims the team doesn't have enough budget allocation left to fast-track upgrades like its direct rivals

Motorsport

Mercedes’ Wolff wary that Norris and Hamilton are genuine F1 title contenders

Toto Wolff said the title race could tighten still further and the Mercedes team principal revealed Kimi Antonelli will take grid penalties at the next round in Monza

The Guardian - UK

McLaren boss Andrea Stella says Lando Norris is ‘driving like a world champion’

The 26-year-old produced a superb drive to overhaul championship leader Kimi Antonelli at the Dutch Grand Prix.

The Independent UK

Wolff jokes that Mercedes already has Verstappen for the "real hero races"

Toto Wolff says Mercedes and Max Verstappen's paths are already crossing, just not in F1 as he jokes that the Dutchman is already in a Mercedes for some of the biggest races of the year - including the Nurburgring 24 Hours

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Toto Wolff jokes about Max Verstappen's Red Bull deal: Mercedes has him for the most important races

Wolff says Mercedes and Verstappen's paths are already crossing, just not in F1. He jokes the joint GT3 project means Mercedes has Verstappen in the car for some of the biggest races of the year, including the Nurburgring 24 Hours

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Why Verstappen's 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year's

Mercedes extended its deals with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2027, and so did Red Bull with Max Verstappen; by now, Toto Wolff believes it will be a few years until he gets another chance to snatch the four-time champion away

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Why Max Verstappen’s 2026 Mercedes contact was very different from last year’s

Mercedes extended its deals with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli for 2027, and so did Red Bull with Verstappen; by now, Toto Wolff believes it will be a few years until he gets another chance to snatch the four-time champion away

The Independent UK

Max Verstappen, a record-breaking Red Bull stay and a show of faith in Formula 1

COMMENT: Verstappen has extended his contract with Red Bull until 2030 but, as Kieran Jackson explains, the real news is the Dutchman has opted to stay in Formula 1 for the foreseeable future – when a shock retirement seemed very plausible

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James Hinchcliffe questions "very telling" detail of Toto Wolff's Kimi Antonelli penalty plan

James Hinchcliffe has questioned why Toto Wolff plans to consult Kimi Antonelli’s father over Mercedes’ potential power unit penalties later this season

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Toto Wolff reveals parenting challenge as son Jack leads karting championship

Toto Wolff has discussed balancing ambition and enjoyment for his nine-year-old son Jack as the young karter leads the IAME championship

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Otmar Szafnauer reveals how Toto Wolff helped create Force India's famous pink F1 era

Otmar Szafnauer has revealed how BWT’s rejected Mercedes sponsorship proposal led to Force India adopting F1's famous pink livery

Autosport

Mercedes "closely monitoring" upgrades for the rest of F1 2026

The Silver Arrows has further upgrades planned in the 2026 F1 season, but the championship leader is analysing when to introduce them

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Mercedes "closely monitoring" when to bring upgrades for the rest of F1 2026

The Silver Arrows has further upgrades planned in the 2026 F1 season, but the championship leader is analysing when to introduce them

The Independent UK

Will Max Verstappen leave Red Bull? Could Fernando Alonso retire? F1’s biggest ‘silly season’ rumours

Four-time F1 world champion Verstappen is being heavily linked with a big-money move to Mercedes or McLaren

Motorsport

“I went back to the car and cried” – Esteban Ocon opens up about his unexpected year on F1 sidelines

Eight years ago, Esteban Ocon found out he was going to spend the 2019 F1 campaign on the sidelines – one of the toughest moments in his career

Motorsport

Rachel Brookes predicts major F1 driver changes for 2027

Rachel Brookes has predicted a dramatic F1 driver reshuffle, including Max Verstappen joining Mercedes and Oscar Piastri replacing him at Red Bull

Motorsport

Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff holiday photos fuel fresh Mercedes speculation

Max Verstappen and Toto Wolff have fuelled fresh speculation over the Red Bull driver's future after being photographed holidaying together

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