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Mercedes Boss Toto Wolff’s Shocking Absence from Japanese Grand Prix Revealed!

David Castro by David Castro
March 29, 2025
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“Wolff’s Absence Shakes Up Mercedes’ Strategy for Japanese Grand Prix”

The F1 world is in for a shock! Mercedes team’s chief, Toto Wolff, has just announced that he will be conspicuously absent from the impending Japanese Grand Prix happening at Suzuka next weekend. This shocking revelation comes amidst Mercedes’ promising debut in the F1 2025 season, sparking a flurry of speculation.

The Mercedes team has been on a roll with George Russell clinching back-to-back third-place triumphs in the Australian and Chinese Grand Prix. Russell’s teammate, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, has also been making waves. Antonelli’s blazing performance, moving from the 16th place to the 4th in the rain-drenched Melbourne, culminated in him winning the fan-favorite Driver of the Day award for his stellar sixth-place finish in Shanghai.

Mercedes is currently sitting comfortably in the second place in the Constructors’ Championship with a secure 57 points, lagging behind McLaren by 21 points but still holding a significant lead over Red Bull and Ferrari.

Wolff, 53, has been known to skip a few races as the F1 calendar has grown exponentially over the years. His last no-show was at the Brazilian Grand Prix in Sao Paulo, last November. Interestingly, he also sat out the 2023 Japanese GP, while recovering from a knee surgery. In a surprising twist, he had changed his plans about missing last year’s race at Suzuka due to Mercedes’ rocky start to the 2024 campaign.

However, Wolff has firmly confirmed that he will not be present at Suzuka. Bradley Lord, Mercedes’ chief communications officer and a veteran of the team, is set to fill his shoes as the team representative. When asked about his plans to attend the race in Japan, Wolff responded with a simple “No.” He added, “Bradley is the team representative — and he speaks more clever than me!” He insisted that his decision to miss the race was purely coincidental and had nothing to do with jet lag.

In an interview earlier this year, Lord had shed light on his responsibilities at Mercedes, highlighting the increasing demands of F1 and the need for Wolff to delegate his duties. Lord, James Allison (technical director), Andrew Shovlin (trackside engineering director), and Ron Meadows (sporting director) make up a close-knit group that coordinates closely with Wolff.

Lord elaborated that his role primarily involves supporting the team and Wolff in the external representation of the organization. As the sport grows in popularity and visibility, the demand to articulate about their work surpasses the capacity of one or two people. Lord also works closely with Gwen Lagrue, their driver development advisor, to coordinate the young driver program within the team.

The Japanese Grand Prix is set to be an exciting event, with Wolff’s absence adding an extra layer of intrigue. Will Mercedes continue to perform well without their team boss present? Only time will tell!

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