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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has angrily hit back at suggestions his team risks running its engines with non-homologated fuel at the start of the season
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff vehemently refuted claims that his team may use non-homologated fuel at the start of the season, amid rumors concerning Petronas’ fuel approval for 2026.
Despite the speculation, Wolff dismissed the narrative, expressing frustration at the ongoing controversies around Mercedes, including the recent compression ratio issue.
He emphasized that Mercedes’ fuel is expected to receive approval soon, with testing products matching the planned race fuel’s chemical composition.
Regarding the compression ratio matter, Mercedes is confident in the legality of its engine modifications and will not challenge new compliance measures if they are implemented.
Wolff explained that the potential gain from the compression ratio trick is minimal, and he believes the new testing procedures, including hot and cold tests, will ensure a level playing field for all teams.
