Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff shared a text exchange with Williams counterpart James Vowles during the Monaco Grand Prix, where Vowles apologized for the strategy that impacted Mercedes drivers. Vowles previously worked under Wolff at Mercedes before taking over at Williams, leading a positive transformation for the team. The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix required cars to make two pit stops, resulting in varied strategies among teams. Williams strategically used their drivers to back up Mercedes, allowing one Williams car to pit and maintain a lead, securing a strong finish for the team.
Wolff and Vowles are on good terms, with Wolff acknowledging Vowles’ career progression and the necessity of the tactics employed during the race. Despite initial frustrations, Mercedes acknowledged the challenges faced during the race weekend and the impact of strategic decisions made by rival teams and the team principal’s backgrounds influenced the course of events at the Monaco Grand Prix.
