Toto Wolff addresses speculation about his Mercedes F1 future

Toto Wolff had planned a new lifestyle for when he leaves the Silver Arrows.

Toto Wolff addresses speculation about his Mercedes F1 future

Toto Wolff

Toto Wolff garnered headlines recently as the 51-year-old became a billionaire. Wolff has been an integral part of the Mercedes F1 team for the past decade. As the Austrian led the Silver Arrows to unprecedented success. However, time always plays a factor in F1. As such, many speculated when Toto would call it quits and leave Brackley. The Mercedes team boss responded to such queries.

Wolff gave a stern reply when asked about his role at the Silver Arrows. The 51-year-old said, “Yes, this is what I do, and this is my company.” The Austrian cited his own unwillingness to depart from Mercedes. Toto Wolff explained, “The ‘problem’ is that I can’t leave.” Toto owns a 33% stake in the Mercedes F1 team, making him an equal stakeholder to Daimler and Ineos.

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Wolff has had a long and successful career in and outside of F1

The Mercedes Team Principal opened up about contemplating his future after this role. The 51-year-old pictured leaving Europe for a retreat in Thailand and enjoying a brand new lifestyle. Perhaps Wolff is not ready for such a drastic change. Toto Wolff continued, “I’ve thought of other scenarios, even the possibility of moving to Thailand, of changing my activities, basically of changing my life.”

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“It is important to remember this,” Toto Wolff, grateful for his role at Mercedes

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Lewis Hamiton and Toto Wolff are one of the most successful pairings in F1

The 51-year-old pointed out his position on the team as Toto Wolff is on equal footing to the German autogiant and Ineos when it comes to making decisions. Wolff stated, “But in the end, here I am, I’m in my own company, I’m one of three shareholders.” The Austrian further expressed his gratitude for his role. He said, “I honestly think I’ve had a great opportunity to be where I am.” Wolff has overseen 8 consecutive constructors’ championships and 6 title wins for Lewis Hamilton.

Toto acknowledged the fact that he remembers this opportunity through the rough times at Brackley. The 51-year-old concluded, “It is important to remember this especially when there are ups and downs”. Presently, Mercedes are struggling to fight for the title, with Hamilton and George Russell struggling to battle outright for the race wins against Red Bull.

Thus, Toto Wolff has made it clear that the 51-year-old will stay at Brackley, at least for the near future. Wolff has the ability to run Mercedes in his own way without any interruptions from the automaker. This has allowed the Silver Arrows to thrive under Toto’s reign. However, the Mercedes team boss has a lot of work to do to bring the team back to the top of the grid.

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