US EditionWolff to Rivals on F1 Row: Get Your S-
Toto Wolff says rivals should focus on improving performance rather than disputing engine rules after Mercedes led preseason testing with most mileage covered.
- On Monday, Toto Wolff, Mercedes team boss, urged rival teams to minimise distractions and to `get your s*** together` ahead of the season launch event.
- The dispute centres on the 2026 regulations, which cut the engine compression ratio from 18:1 in 2025 to 16:1 this year and require measurement at ambient temperatures, prompting debate.
- Private lobbying including secret meetings and letters has been used by rival teams, while Mercedes claims its power unit complies with FIA checks and communication has been positive.
- It remains unclear whether regulators will alter testing with a possible regulatory change to measure compression when hot, while two Bahrain tests should clarify performance before the Australia season opener on March 8.
- After the Barcelona opening test, Mercedes entered the new regulations as early favourites after completing the most mileage over three days, and Wolff said the running encouraged him it could fight among front-runners rather than midfield.
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Mercedes chief Toto Wolff strikes out at 'moaning' rivals over engine row: 'Get your s*** together!'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff delivered a blistering rebuke to rival Formula One manufacturers on Monday, urging them to cease their complaints about the legality of his team's 2026 power unit
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