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Toto Wolff unleashes fiery backlash at F1 rivals: ‘Get your act together now!”

Harry Stone by Harry Stone
February 2, 2026
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Toto Wolff unleashes fiery backlash at F1 rivals: ‘Get your act together now!”

Formula One F1 - Belgian Grand Prix - Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps, Stavelot, Belgium - July 25, 2025 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff after practice REUTERS/Manon Cruz

Toto Wolff Unleashes Fury on Rival F1 Teams: ‘Get Your Act Together!’

In a stunning display of defiance, Mercedes CEO and team principal Toto Wolff has unleashed a torrent of criticism aimed at rival Formula 1 teams, following allegations regarding the legality of his team’s latest power unit innovations. The racing world is abuzz with speculation over a supposed compression ratio trick, as Mercedes has dropped its compression ratio from 18:1 to 16:1. This change, while seemingly innocuous, has ignited fierce discussions about its implications for performance—especially since it can only be accurately measured when cars are at ambient temperatures in the pit lane.

As the new F1 season approaches, murmurs have surfaced suggesting that Mercedes has devised a method to operate its power unit at a significantly higher capacity during races, potentially translating into game-changing improvements in lap times. Amidst this backdrop of controversy, Wolff is adamant. After engaging in discussions with the FIA, he has declared that Mercedes is fully compliant with the regulations, stating, “I just don’t understand why some teams concentrate more on the others and keep arguing a case that is very clear and transparent.”

Wolff’s frustration is palpable as he highlights the proactive communication with the FIA, which he insists has been “very positive all along.” He emphasizes, “It’s not only on compression ratio but on other things too.” With Mercedes enjoying a successful shakedown in Barcelona—logging an impressive 500 laps, the most of any team—Wolff is keen to shift the focus back to the track, urging rival manufacturers to concentrate on their own developments rather than attempting to undermine Mercedes’ progress. “So just get your shit together,” he fired back, pointing out the absurdity of rivals engaging in secretive meetings and correspondence aimed at questioning Mercedes’ legitimacy.

Wolff’s tone is unyielding as he calls out his competitors for what he perceives as distractions from their own performance. “I can just say at least from us here we are trying to minimize distractions,” he said, subtly chastising rivals for focusing on Mercedes instead of their own shortcomings. “Everybody needs to do it at the best of their ability. But that is not how we would do things, especially when you’ve been told enough times that it’s fine.”

As the new season looms, the question remains: Can Mercedes maintain its edge? Wolff exudes confidence regarding the legality of their power unit, stating firmly, “The power unit is legal… it corresponds to how the regulations are written.” He highlights the rigorous checks in place, reinforcing that the FIA supports their position. With the president of the FIA backing Mercedes’ stance, Wolff remains defiantly optimistic. “In that respect, let’s wait and see. But we feel robust,” he concluded.

As the engines roar back to life for pre-season testing in Bahrain next week, all eyes will be on Mercedes to see if they can capitalize on their innovations or if the whispers of dissent will turn into a cacophony of challenge from their rival teams. One thing is certain: Wolff’s battle cry is just the beginning of what promises to be a thrilling F1 season.

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