News Details
Wolff defends Merc's cost cap stance
Although Toto Wolff says he is "for" a cost cap, the Mercedes chief concedes that some big teams just "could not" adhere to it.
FIA President Jean Todt had planned to introduce a cost cap into Formula One, however, a few weeks ago announced it would not take place.
The Frenchman blamed F1's Strategy Group, which comprises six teams including Mercedes.
The six have come in for some criticism from F1's smaller teams, who fear for their future in the sport.
Wolff, though, has defended his team's stance.
"I was for a cost cap actually," Wolff told N. "But we realised some of the other big teams could not follow that path.
"Ferrari are a good example as...
Full Story »
Full Story »
10y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Cost cap a losing battle - Wolff
Toto Wolff thinks there are too many "loopholes" in a budget...
10y ago from espnF1.com
Wolff in favour of cost cap
Mercedes executive director (business) Toto Wolff says he is in favour of...
10y ago from Crash.net
Wolff backtracks on 'no team orders' stance
Mercedes director Toto Wolff has backtracked on claims Mercedes won't...
10y ago from TheF1Times.com
Wolff offers hope to the smaller teams
Despite the scrapping of a budget cap, Head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport,...
10y ago from Pitpass.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Di Giannantonio will try to “annoy” Marquez and...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Vinales: If Yamaha had listened to me, I would already...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Jack Miller: ‘I haven't met my expectations'...
Jack Miller believes 'I haven't met my expectations' as he assessed his...
20h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Marquez recommended Lorenzo to Honda to prevent Ducati...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
How Foster proved a point and fulfilled a lifelong...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
The spotlight now on IndyCar, Indy NXT as both series...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Sophia Floersch signs with HMD Motorsports for 2025...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Fading financial support pushes rising star...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
The Dacia/Prodrive innovation that is positively...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Rovanpera hopes circuit racing exploits can help 2025...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
More events like Monza Rally Show would be “nice”...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal and Chelsea set to battle for striker in 2025...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Man United 'lining up £66m bid' for one of the stars...
Manchester United are reportedly planning a £66m bid for Wolverhampton...
1h ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Deco's influence 'could help' Barcelona beat Real...
Real Madrid and Barcelona reportedly join the likes of Arsenal and AC...
13m ago from SportsMole.co.uk
Mikel Arteta confirms worrying update for Arsenal star...
Arsenal are currently second in the Premier League standings but they have...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
F1 team announce contract update with mandatory clause...
A Formula 1 team have delivered a contract update... Read More »
3h ago from GPFans.com
Brundle reveals ‘most unpleasant time’ in F1...
For long-time F1 commentator Martin Brundle, the... Read More »
23m ago from F1i.com
Verstappen drops bombshell RULE BREAKING claim in F1 rival...
Max Verstappen has issued a bold statement... Read More »
23m ago from GPFans.com
