Major McLaren Scrutiny Emerges over Toto Wolff 'No Money' Claim
Andrea Stella cast doubt on Toto Wolff's explanation as Mercedes trails rivals in upgrades and has won just twice in its last six races.
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Mercedes F1 is going through an unusual period in 2026. After a long time at the top of the hierarchy, the German team now sees McLaren come back very strong, notably with a second straight victory of Lando Norris, in Zandvoort. While Toto Wolff spoke of budgetary constraints limiting the possibilities of development, Mercedes nevertheless ensures that a major evolution is still in preparation. The team relies on its very special development str…
‘We haven’t got any money’: Title leader’s wild explanation for slowing championship momentum
In the haze of the Dutch Grand Prix aftermath, with Lando Norris and McLaren celebrating another victory to keep the reigning champion’s hopes of back-to-back titles alive, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff made a fascinating admission.
Toto Wolff says Mercedes has “no money” to match Ferrari's F1 upgrade pace. But is that really the case?
Toto Wolff says Mercedes does not currently have the budget to match the 2026 Formula 1 upgrade pace being set by Ferrari and McLaren, with the W17’s second major development package not scheduled to arrive until Malaysia. The Mercedes team principal has pointed to the cost cap and the team’s decision to spread its spending across the season, but the wider picture also involves different development strategies and new regulatory allowances linke…
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