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Toto Wolff will remain Mercedes team principal until at least the end of the 2026 season after signing a three-year contract extension. Following new deals for drivers Lewis Hamilton and George Rus…
Toto Wolff has signed a three-year contract extension and will continue as the team principal of the Mercedes Formula 1 team until at least the end of the 2026 season. His decision was supported by the team’s co-owners, Ineos and Mercedes-Benz. Wolff emphasized the importance of trust and achieving the best return on investment through winning. He plans to remain a part of the Mercedes F1 team in various capacities even after stepping down as team principal. Despite Mercedes’ recent struggles, there are encouraging signs for the future, as simulator driver Anthony Davidson described the 2024 car as feeling like a proper car for the first time in two years.
