Toto Wolff pictured in September 2019
Teams want extra money for 'sprint qualifying'
Progress on F1's three-race 'sprint qualifying' trial in 2021 has hit a snag.
Mar 27, 05:59
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Toto Wolff hopes Lewis Hamilton will remain with Mercedes beyond this season
The 36-year-old signed a one-year extension to his contract during the winter break.
Mar 26, 16:43
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
No Hamilton talks since replacement drive - Russell
Tension may be brewing between Lewis Hamilton and the young driver who may replace him at Mercedes for 2021.
Mar 26, 06:19
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Mercedes to debut new technical innovation - Wolff
Toto Wolff has hinted that Mercedes is about to unleash a new technical innovation on the world of Formula 1.
Mar 26, 06:15
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Toto Wolff: 'Mercedes can fight back stronger'
The Silver Arrows ran into reliability trouble, while their new car looked difficult to handle during a shaky three days of testing.
Mar 24, 09:52
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Mercedes eyeing Hamilton split for 2022 - Villeneuve
The time may be coming for Mercedes to say goodbye to Lewis Hamilton.
Mar 24, 06:34
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff admits Mercedes ran 'a lot of fuel' in testing
Toto Wolff has confirmed reports that Mercedes ran with high fuel loads in the recent and sole pre-season test in Bahrain.
Mar 23, 06:00
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
George Russell insists Mercedes relationship is "stronger than ever"
Williams driver George Russell deputised for Lewis Hamilton at last season's Sakhir Grand Prix.
Mar 22, 09:40
Bernie Ecclestone pictured on September 27, 2019
Ecclestone hopes Hamilton not too distracted
Bernie Ecclestone thinks Lewis Hamilton's off-track activities may affect his "racing skills" in 2021.
Mar 22, 06:06
Portimao F1 racetrack pictured 2009
Portugal to be 2021 'ghost race'
Spectators will not be permitted to attend round three of this year's world championship in Portugal in early May.
Mar 22, 06:03
Max Verstappen pictured on August 29, 2020
Verstappen 'much faster' in Bahrain - Wolff
Max Verstappen was "much faster" than Mercedes' drivers at the Bahrain test.
Mar 16, 06:16
Ross Brawn at the Chinese GP in May 2017
3 points for 'sprint qualifying' winners
The winner of the trial 'sprint qualifying' races in 2021 will receive 3 points as well as pole position for the main event.
Mar 15, 06:04
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Marko admits new Mercedes 'looks nervous'
Mercedes has made "a horrible start" to the 2021 season, according to team boss Toto Wolff.
Mar 15, 06:00
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes preparations take another hit
Daniel Ricciardo continued McLaren's encouraging pre-season form by heading the time charts.
Mar 13, 12:43
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
F1 vaccination in Bahrain is 'personal choice'
Mercedes has hit back at "misleading" reporting about Formula 1 teams taking up Bahrain's vaccination offer.
Mar 11, 06:02
Sebastian Vettel pictured on August 6, 2020
Vettel plays down 'sensitive' driving style
Sebastian Vettel has played down suggestions he has one of the most sensitive driving styles in Formula 1.
Mar 10, 06:07
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
'No hurry' for 2022 Mercedes talks - Bottas
Valtteri Bottas insists he is "not really in a hurry" to find out if he will stay at Mercedes in 2022.
Mar 9, 06:07
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
'No promises' about 2022 Mercedes seat - Russell
George Russell says he has been given "no promises" by Mercedes about a race seat with the works team for 2022.
Mar 8, 06:07
Nico Hulkenberg pictured on August 6, 2020
Hulkenberg not denying Mercedes reserve rumours
Nico Hulkenberg is keeping his cards close to his chest amid speculation he will join Mercedes this year as a Formula 1 reserve driver.
Mar 8, 06:03
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff plays down engine problem reports
Toto Wolff has denied Mercedes is struggling with an engine reliability problem ahead of the 2021 season.
Mar 8, 06:00
Valtteri Bottas pictured at Imola on October 31, 2020
Bottas to be 'more selfish' in 2021
Valtteri Bottas has announced he will be "more selfish" in 2021.
Mar 4, 06:43
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Mercedes tackles F1 budget cap with new division
A new division at Mercedes was set up to help the Formula 1 team tackle the new budget cap.
Mar 4, 06:41
Toto Wolff pictured in September 2019
Wolff tips return of F1 spectators in 2021
Toto Wolff thinks spectators will begin to return to Formula 1 races in 2021.
Mar 4, 06:38
Sergio Perez pictured on April 11, 2019
Wolff worried about Perez's Mercedes engine knowledge
Toto Wolff is worried about Sergio Perez - for two reasons.
Mar 4, 06:36
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Hulkenberg may still be Mercedes reserve - Wolff
Toto Wolff has hinted that Nico Hulkenberg may still become a Mercedes reserve driver in 2021.
Mar 3, 06:12
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Turkish Grand Prix on November 15, 2020
Only 30 simulator laps for Hamilton this winter
Lewis Hamilton has admitted he only did about 30 laps of driving in Mercedes' simulator over the winter.
Mar 3, 06:09
Lewis Hamilton pictured during practice for the Turkish GP on November 13, 2020
Wolff admits Verstappen on Mercedes 'radar'
With Lewis Hamilton's contract expiring in just ten months, Toto Wolff is openly admitting that Max Verstappen is on Mercedes "radar" for 2022.
Mar 3, 06:07
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Lewis Hamilton insists eighth world title will not determine his future
Lewis Hamilton's bidding for a title which would move him clear of Michael Schumacher to become the most decorated driver in the sport's history.
Mar 2, 17:24
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Sir Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes car for eighth F1 title bid unveiled
Lewis Hamilton signed a one-year extension to his Mercedes contract last month.
Mar 2, 11:21
Formula E boss Alejandro Agag pictured in September 2014
Formula E 'acceleration' will beat F1 car - Agag
The next generation Formula E car should be able to beat a Formula 1 car off the line, according to series boss Alejandro Agag.
Mar 2, 06:27
Mercedes driver George Russell in action during the practice pool for the Sakhir Grand Prix on December 4, 2020
CEO admits Williams could lose Russell
Jost Capito, the new Williams CEO, admits the British team could lose George Russell to Mercedes for 2022.
Mar 2, 06:22
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Bahrain Grand Prix on November 29, 2020
Team owner says Hamilton to Aston Martin 'tempting'
Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll has revealed that the thought of signing Lewis Hamilton for 2022 is "definitely tempting".
Feb 26, 05:22
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff plays down Formula 1-Formula E merger
Toto Wolff has played down suggestions that Formula E and Formula 1 could move closer to a 'merger' in the near future.
Feb 25, 06:07
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Wolff comments to 'create tension' - Marko
Toto Wolff is "trying to create tension with words" by playing up the chances of Mercedes' rivals ahead of the 2021 season.
Feb 23, 06:26
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff pictured on September 5, 2019
Aston Martin must aim for the front - Wolff
Toto Wolff says he expects Aston Martin to shine in Formula 1 this year.
Feb 23, 06:25
Stefano Domenicali pictured in March 2014
No F1 spectators 'until summer' - Domenicali
Stefano Domenicali doubts spectators will be allowed to watch Formula 1 races at the circuits "until the summer".
Feb 22, 05:56
Stefano Domenicali pictured in March 2014
No 'green Mercedes' saga in 2021 - Domenicali
Stefano Domenicali doesn't think the 'pink Mercedes' controversy will reignite in 2021.
Feb 22, 05:54
Esteban Ocon pictured on October 4, 2018
Ocon, Russell in the running for 2022 - Wolff
Toto Wolff has named two drivers who may be in the running to succeed either Lewis Hamilton or Valtteri Bottas in 2022.
Feb 22, 05:51
Mercedes' Team Principal Toto Wolff pictured in August 2020
Red Bull, Aston Martin could lead in 2021 - Wolff
Toto Wolff is warning that Mercedes may be overtaken in 2021.
Feb 22, 05:51
Lewis Hamilton celebrates winning the Turkish Grand Prix on November 15, 2020
Hamilton to 'explore options' in 2021 - Albers
Lewis Hamilton's farcically-delayed contract negotiations were all about money.
Feb 11, 06:03
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