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Toto Wolff goes scorched earth in FIA engine war
Mercedes F1 chief Toto Wolff responded to Christian Horner’s past insult with an X-rated message, asserting Mercedes’ strength heading into the 2026 season.
Horner had famously told Wolff to ‘change your f****** car’ in 2022, but this year, Mercedes is seen as the team to beat due to a potential power unit ‘trick’ that could offer a significant advantage.
Reports suggest Mercedes found a way to adjust compression ratios, leading to concerns among other power unit manufacturers and prompting discussions with the FIA.
Wolff issued a wake-up call to competitors, urging them to ‘get your s*** together’ and to focus on their own performance rather than distractions.
Mercedes’ strong track record with regulation changes and impressive performance during pre-season testing in Barcelona further cement their position as favorites going into the 2026 season, potentially setting the stage for a title fight involving drivers like George Russell and Kimi Antonelli.
