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Toto Wolff: 'Sponsor enabled Valtteri Bottas switch'
One sponsor could have made the difference when it came to Valtteri Bottas securing the Mercedes seat for 2017, says Toto Wolff.May 25, 10:04
Gunther Steiner: 'Fernando Alonso at Indy doesn't hurt Formula 1'
Gunther Steiner plays down claims that Fernando Alonso's Indy 500 foray this weekend hurts Formula 1.May 25, 09:55
Niki Lauda: 'Fernando Alonso not on Mercedes wish list'
Niki Lauda deals a blow to Fernando Alonso's chances of switching to Mercedes next year.May 23, 09:34
Niki Lauda would 'veto' McLaren-Mercedes deal
Niki Lauda says that he would "veto" a supply of customer Mercedes engines for struggling former F1 grandee McLaren.May 22, 08:59
Toto Wolff: 'Trailing Valtteri Bottas still not number two'
Toto Wolff says that Mercedes remain committed to not designating Valtteri Bottas the 'number two' driver for 2017.May 19, 08:11
Teams unhappy amid Mercedes-Honda cooperation rumours
Two F1 teams admit their opposition amid rumours that Mercedes are preparing to help Honda finally get up to speed in Formula 1.May 18, 10:03
Toto Wolff denies 5kg weight advantage rumours
Toto Wolff denies that Mercedes slashed 5kg of weight from their 2017 car ahead of the recent Spanish Grand Prix.May 18, 09:59
Toto Wolff: 'Red Bull in control of Carlos Sainz'
Red Bull are in "control" of Carlos Sainz's Formula 1 future, according to rival Mercedes's chief Toto Wolff.May 17, 10:12
Toto Wolff not ruling out Fernando Alonso for Mercedes
Toto Wolff is not ruling out making a bid to sign Fernando Alonso for 2018.May 16, 14:47
Toto Wolff: 'No brutal team orders at Mercedes'
Toto Wolff says that Mercedes are reluctant to issue any "brutal" team orders this year.May 10, 11:34
Niki Lauda admits Ferrari 'clearly ahead'
Mercedes need to make "two steps forward" to catch up with Ferrari next time out in Barcelona, according to Niki Lauda.May 5, 11:00
Eddie Jordan sure Sebastian Vettel in Mercedes talks
Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan is certain that Sebastian Vettel is in talks about a potential switch to Mercedes for 2018.May 5, 10:46
Toto Wolff: 'Indy 500 about Fernando Alonso's ego'
The big story about McLaren tackling the fabled Indy 500 next month is all about Fernando Alonso's "ego", according to Toto Wolff.Apr 29, 11:21
Toto Wolff: 'Mercedes dominance not good for Formula 1'
Toto Wolff admits that the end of Mercedes's utter dominance is good for the sport.Apr 26, 10:45
Toto Wolff: 'Pascal Wehrlein heading for Bahrain comeback'
Pascal Wehrlein is shaping up to make his return to the Sauber cockpit in Bahrain, according to Toto Wolff.Apr 10, 12:20
Lewis Hamilton predicts 'closest' fight with Sebastian Vettel
Lewis Hamilton says that he expects this season to be the "closest fight" he has experienced in Formula 1.Apr 10, 12:09
Toto Wolff: 'Formula 1 open to rule changes'
F1 should be "open" to making tweaks if the on-track spectacle does not live up to the hype in 2017, according to Toto Wolff.Apr 7, 06:30
Toto Wolff plays down Melbourne defeat
Toto Wolff calms fears that Mercedes have finally been overtaken as Formula 1's top team.Apr 6, 07:29
Toto Wolff: 'McLaren contract stopped Fernando Alonso talks'
Toto Wolff says that it was mainly a contractual issue that halted negotiations between Mercedes and Fernando Alonso ahead of the 2017 season.Mar 29, 07:34
Niki Lauda not commenting on McLaren engine rumours
Niki Lauda dodges speculation that Mercedes could step in to help McLaren solve their performance crisis.Mar 28, 08:13
Toto Wolff: 'Overtaking a problem in new Formula 1'
Although Ferrari won on Sunday, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff gives a thumbs-up to the 'new' Formula 1 after the 2017 season opener.Mar 27, 06:57
Sebastian Vettel fends off Mercedes switch rumours
Sebastian Vettel says that he "will not be distracted" amid speculation he could be first in line for a move to Mercedes for 2018.Mar 25, 00:19
Toto Wolff: 'Lewis Hamilton relationship better'
Toto Wolff says that his relationship with Lewis Hamilton is "stronger" ahead of the 2017 season.Mar 23, 08:58
Toto Wolff: 'Nico Rosberg-Lewis Hamilton relationship negative'
The intense relationship between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg had become "negative" for Mercedes, according to Toto Wolff.Mar 21, 08:19
Toto Wolff carries 'lucky injury' into 2017
Toto Wolff says that he is carrying a 'lucky injury' into the 2017 season.Mar 21, 08:14
Pascal Wehrlein settles for 'patience' over top Formula 1 seat
Pascal Wehrlein says that Mercedes did not sign him up for 2017 in order to safeguard the longevity of his F1 career.Mar 17, 10:34
Toto Wolff applauds Formula 1 social media changes
Toto Wolff applauds the tweaks already made in Formula 1's post-Bernie Ecclestone era.Mar 16, 08:34
Toto Wolff: 'Valtteri Bottas must get up to speed quickly'
Toto Wolff says that Valtteri Bottas does not have long to get up to speed in 2017.Mar 10, 08:17
Toto Wolff admits Ferrari 'really fast'
Toto Wolff says that it is too soon to say Mercedes are still ahead of the field in 2017.Mar 3, 07:55
Fernando Alonso: 'Mercedes wanted a Valtteri Bottas or a Pascal Wehrlein'
Fernando Alonso finally confirms reports that Mercedes expressed interest in signing him up for 2017.Feb 27, 09:05
Toto Wolff 'not worried' amid suspension row
Toto Wolff insists that he is "not worried" Mercedes' controversial suspension system will be declared illegal by the FIA.Feb 24, 08:12
Mercedes to keep 'driver rules' in 2017
Mercedes will continue to have written 'rules of engagement' for the battle between its F1 drivers.Feb 24, 07:55
Valtteri Bottas to heed Mika Hakkinen's title-winning advice
Valtteri Bottas says that he is happy to have a two-time world champion in his corner as he steps up to F1's top team in 2017.Feb 21, 08:50
Lewis Hamilton: 'Zero problems with Valtteri Bottas'
Lewis Hamilton clarifies comments that had been interpreted as prickly opening salvos to his 2017 campaign.Feb 21, 08:32
Valtteri Bottas not settling for second place
Valtteri Bottas confirms reports that he had to split with his manager Toto Wolff before signing up with Mercedes for 2017.Feb 14, 07:32
Toto Wolff sure Mercedes drivers will get along
Toto Wolff says that he is confident Lewis Hamilton will get along with his new Mercedes teammate in 2017.Feb 9, 15:19
Gerhard Berger, Flavio Briatore doubt Bernie Ecclestone will return
Two experienced Formula 1 pundits do not believe that Bernie Ecclestone will mount a comeback.Feb 6, 08:52
Toto Wolff: 'Formula 1 must not give up on hybrid engines'
Toto Wolff says that Formula 1 should not give up on its 'hybrid' engine era.Jan 31, 16:25
Williams admit sponsor wanted older driver
Williams deputy Claire Williams admits that the British team's options were narrow as it looked to replace the Mercedes-bound Valtteri Bottas for 2017.Jan 31, 12:48
Toto Wolff admits Valtteri Bottas rivals on 2018 radar
Toto Wolff admits that Valtteri Bottas needs to prove he should keep his new seat at Mercedes beyond 2017.Jan 27, 07:24
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