Russell «Miscommunication» behind tyre error in F1 Italian GP qualifying
George Russell has explained the “miscommunication” that led to him not using his desired tyre choice during the final qualifying session for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix. The Mercedes driver used soft Pirelli rubber in Q3, but disagreed with the choice via team radio saying “I wanted mediums” after asking “we’ve the softs on, […]
Wolff reveals what it would take to step down as Mercedes F1 boss
Toto Wolff revealed he would “vacate the spot immediately” as Mercedes Formula 1 boss should the ideal successor arise. Wolff has run the Silver Arrows since 2013, during which time he has led Mercedes to a record-breaking eight consecutive constructors’ titles, plus seven drivers’ crowns. But the introduction of ground-effect cars in 2022 brought tougher […]
How Hamilton Ferrari move saved Wolff from having “difficult conversations”
Lewis Hamilton shocked the Formula 1 paddock with his move from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season. But while the change in teams hasn’t heralded the change in fortunes he may have hoped for, it did mean that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff avoided making a call he “dreaded”. Hamilton won the sprint race […]
Why Russell is yet to sign his Mercedes contract for F1 2026
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has explained he needs to sort out the finer details of George Russell’s 2026 Formula 1 contract before making next year’s line-up official. Wolff has always insisted he wanted to keep both Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli next season, though a layer of doubt lingered until Max Verstappen became contractually […]
Strange to not have «great enemy» Horner in F1
Toto Wolff has conceded it feels odd not to have his bitter long-time Formula 1 rival Christian Horner to spar against after the latter’s Red Bull exit. Horner was removed from his position as Red Bull boss after July’s British Grand Prix, ending a successful two-decade reign that made him one of F1’s biggest and […]
Antonelli is better than his F1 results show
George Russell is leading his team-mate Andrea Kimi Antonelli in Formula 1’s points standings, qualifying results, and he is the only Mercedes driver to take a race win so far this season. However, the British driver says these stats don’t paint the full picture of Antonelli’s start in F1. The Italian rookie filled the gap […]
Why «hungry» Russell accepts he needs to bide his time for an F1 title bid
George Russell says the long wait for a Mercedes title challenge has made him «more hungry than ever» for success in Formula 1. Russell has been part of the Mercedes set up since joining its junior programme in 2017, and after waltzing through title-winning campaigns in GP3 and F2 Russell looked like the natural heir […]
Russell was ‘stronger driver’ than Hamilton in F1 2024
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has kept George Russell waiting all year for a new contract, but after Russell said “nothing’s going to happen over the summer” contract-wise following a typically resolute performance at the Hungarian GP, it looks like the roles have been reversed. In that context it was interesting to note the phrasing […]
Why Russell won’t re-sign for Mercedes in F1 summer break
George Russell has insisted he will not sign his new Mercedes Formula 1 contract over the current summer break as the Briton is keen not to rush proceedings. The 27-year-old’s deal expires at the end of the 2025 season and has been a major talking point in recent weeks as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen was […]