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Toto Wolff gave a scathing response to F1 rivals on Monday accusing it of having an illegal engine
Ahead of the new Formula 1 season, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff responded to accusations about the legality of their 2026 engine by telling rivals to “get their s*** together”. Mercedes and Red Bull are said to be exploiting a loophole in the regulations on compression ratios, potentially gaining a power advantage. A joint letter from Ferrari, Audi, and Honda raised concerns to the FIA, leading to discussions. Wolff expressed frustration at the accusations, emphasizing that Mercedes complies with the rules. He stated that the power unit is legal and meets all regulatory requirements.
