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Mercedes F1 Chief Roars for Monaco GP Revolution: Demands Radical Changes for 2026

Simon Monroy by Simon Monroy
May 27, 2025
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Toto Wolff Vows to Continue Lewis Hamilton’s Diversity Mission at Mercedes

Oct 18, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team Team Principal and CEO Torger Toto Wolff poses with fans in the paddock area before practice for the 2024 US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Mercedes F1 Chief Calls for Radical Changes in Formula 1 After Monaco GP Drama

In the aftermath of a tumultuous Monaco Grand Prix weekend, Toto Wolff, the mastermind behind Mercedes’ Formula 1 team, is demanding nothing short of a revolution in the sport. The chaos ensued after a new mandatory two-stop rule was implemented to spice up the 2025 Monaco GP, aiming to introduce more strategic variability due to the challenging nature of overtaking on the narrow and winding street circuit.

However, the grand plan backfired spectacularly, leaving drivers bewildered and disgruntled by the ‘unsporting’ and chaotic nature of Sunday’s race. George Russell, in particular, found himself ensnared behind the sluggish Williams of Alex Albon, leading to a frustrating 78 laps around the iconic track. In a bold move, Russell strategically cut a corner at the Nouvelle Chicane to gain a position, fully aware that he would face penalties if he didn’t relinquish the spot.

The Monaco GP experiment failed to deliver the desired excitement, with Russell settling for an underwhelming P11 finish – his worst placement of the season thus far. The 27-year-old driver didn’t mince words when he suggested scrapping the Monaco race day altogether, advocating for a complete reimagining of the event. Echoing Russell’s sentiments, team principal Toto Wolff criticized the ineffective rule change and called for substantial adjustments before the next year’s race.

Wolff expressed his concerns, stating, “What we can look at is to create some more specific regulations that there’s a maximum of back-off you can have. Does it improve the overtaking? I don’t think that’s feasible. We need to talk also with maybe ACM [Automobile Club of Monaco] here. Is there anything we can change on the layout, if you could in a city limited by mountains and the sea?”

As the aftermath of the Monaco GP continues to send shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, all eyes are now on the impending discussions and potential changes that could reshape the future of the iconic Monaco race weekend.

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