Toto Wolff assumes risks taken with Mercedes

Mercedes AMG F1 disrupted its structure by replacing Michael Schumacher by Lewis Hamilton while Toto wolff came to take over the position that Norbert Haug had held for many years. The Stuttgart manufacturer was undermined by Lotus F1 Team last year and had to settle for fifth place in the Constructors' Championship with a W03 that was considered disappointing. The new recruit of the star firm who held the position of executive director at Williams left the Grove stable for Brackley where he will have the tough task of helping the team progress in the peloton.

Toto Wolff is aware of the scale of the responsibilities he must assume and seems ready to face the risks. The new shareholder of the German team will do his best to advance the Silver Arrows in the hierarchy. “They (Mercedes) know that I put myself on the front line and that there is no room for failure”, commented the replacement for Norbert Haug on the F1 website. “Not only did I take a risk by leaving Williams, where I enjoyed working there, but there was also the financial and economic side. There is great trust on both sides and I am very happy with my arrival. I could say all I want that I wasn't involved in the car in the 2013 season, which is true in terms of the car's performance. car, but that doesn't count. I've been here for two weeks but no one cares whether I've been here for a year or a week. »