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Former Red Bull F1 advisor Helmut Marko has suggested that Toto Wolff has ‘an ace up his sleeve’ regarding the future of the Mercedes team.
Former Red Bull F1 advisor Helmut Marko has suggested that Toto Wolff has ‘an ace up his sleeve’ regarding the future of the Mercedes team, despite promoting Bradley Lord to deputy team principal.
Wolff, the team principal and part owner of Mercedes since 2013, seems determined to stay put and has been actively planning for the future, including promoting young talents like Kimi Antonelli.
Antonelli, at just 19, has shown promising results with two recent grand prix wins, hinting at a potential championship battle in 2026, supported by development driver Doriane Pin and F2 racer Joshua Duerksen.
Marko believes Mercedes has a solid contingency plan for the future, not only with Antonelli but also with Wolff’s young son, Jack, who is making waves in karting championships and seems destined for a racing career.
Mercedes’ established drivers, George Russell and Antonelli, present a compelling mix of skill and experience, positioning the team well for continued success and potentially another era of dominance in Formula 1.
