F1 2026: Chinese GP - Shanghai (Mar 15)

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

For ///M Power-Belgium

Checo's car ...

[3798j]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

SHOCK CLAIM: Formula E founder Alejandro Agag says Toto Wolff is the "main force" behind F1's new electric-heavy engine rules.
👉 Agag suggests Wolff used Mercedes' Formula E knowledge to shape regulations that BENEFIT his team.
Fueling criticism from drivers that F1 is becoming too similar to Formula E.

This is pretty unlikely. MB sold their FE team and got out of FE after the '22 season. The series was so backward in those years ('19-'22) that anything they "learned" has got to be stale tech compared to the series today.
How about a link (so it can be included in the growing list of click-bait, false info sites).

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Checo's car ...

Checo brought this sponsor to Formula One. Sharing the wealth

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by 3798j

This is pretty unlikely.
How about a link (so it can be included in the growing list of click-bait, false info sites).

Key Quotes from Alejandro Agag
According to reports from FormulaPassion and MARCA, Agag made several key points regarding Wolff's influence:
On Strategic Influence: Agag described Wolff as the "great inspiration" behind the current F1 direction, alleging a plan to merge concepts from Formula E.
On Competition: He suggested Mercedes brought Formula E concepts to F1, creating a competitive advantage for themselves.
On Future Direction: Agag noted that watching F1 now feels similar to Formula E, with battery management strategies that his series has utilized for years.

[Rono63]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

BS (!)

You must be kidding . Isn't it ?

In a race car : A racing driver has to be 100% non-stop focused behind his steering wheel on the track and in extreme high speeds .

During the races : The pit strategy and the call to pit is (always)! coming from the pit wall via the onboard radio (!)
All a racing driver can say from behind his steering wheel is : Guys ,my tires are cooked or my tires are gone.

So you’re saying Max is just a driver for his race team and doesn’t have any management duties.

If he is just driving for someone else why even have a team with his name.

Must be for guys like you to buy his gear.

[Car-Addicted]

This is Formula 1
03/22/26
🚨| Toto Wolff pinned as 'main force' behind controversial F1 rules:

— Formula E founder Alejandro Agag has identified Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff as the "main force" behind the introduction of Formula 1's new power unit regulations. Speaking to media, Agag explained:
“When Mercedes left here, it was because they wanted to take what existed in Formula E and bring it into Formula 1.”
— Agag emphasized that Wolff's influence has been pivotal in shaping the current F1 landscape, which now features a 50/50 split between electrical power and internal combustion. He remarked:
“The main force behind what we're seeing in Formula 1 today is Mercedes and Toto Wolff.”
“So Toto was here, he saw what was in place and said, 'I'm going to take this to Formula 1 and effectively combine Formula 1 and Formula E.'”
— Despite acknowledging Wolff's role, Agag expressed concerns about the direction F1 is heading, advocating for a return to more traditional engines. He stated:
“I don't think that's good for Formula 1. The sport should return to more combustion, to V8 engines, to more noise… and leave Formula E as the all-electric championship.”
— The new regulations have sparked controversy among drivers, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris among those criticizing the changes. The shift towards a more electric-focused F1 has drawn comparisons to Formula E, where Mercedes previously competed successfully.
— Mercedes' departure from Formula E in 2022 marked the end of its three-year stint as a factory team, during which it secured consecutive teams' and drivers' titles. Agag's comments suggest that this exit was strategically aligned with their ambitions in F1.

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Christian Hohenadel :

The Mercedes ///AMG team boss Christian Hohenadel said that he is responsible for the 7th tire pit mistake and for the race disqualification.

But let us focus now for the ADAC RAVENOL 24/h of the Nürburgring.

Originally Posted by Rono63

It’s Max Verstappen Racing so it is his team and he should be responsible for the running of the team.

I guess it’s easier to let the AMG guys take the blame.

You have accused Merc and McLaren of cheating for years that was never proven but you once again make excuses when it’s your guy.

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

BS (!)

You must be kidding . Isn't it ?

In a race car : A racing driver has to be 100% non-stop focused behind his steering wheel on the track and in extreme high speeds .

During the races : The pit strategy and the call to pit is (always)! coming from the pit wall via the onboard radio (!)
All a racing driver can say from behind his steering wheel is : Guys ,my tires are cooked or my tires are gone.

Originally Posted by Rono63

So you’re saying Max is just a driver for his race team and doesn’t have any management duties.

If he is just driving for someone else why even have a team with his name.

Must be for guys like you to buy his gear.

Is MAX the owner of the Mercedes ///AMG Team ? No (!)
Has MAX built the Mercedes ///AMG car ? No (!)
Is MAX the owner of the Mercedes ///AMG car ? No (!)
Is MAX the Mercedes ///AMG Team Boss ? No (!)
Was MAX as a 4-time F1 World Champion the #1 driver of the Mercedes ///AMG drivers team ? Yes (!)

[3798j]

I had no idea how much power Wolff wields in controlling Formula 1. Impressive.

[Rono63]

Originally Posted by ///M Power-Belgium

Is MAX the owner of the Mercedes ///AMG Team ? No (!)
Has MAX built the Mercedes ///AMG car ? No (!)
Is MAX the owner of the Mercedes ///AMG car ? No (!)
Is MAX the Mercedes ///AMG Team Boss ? No (!)
Was MAX as a 4-time F1 World Champion the #1 driver of the Mercedes ///AMG drivers team ? Yes (!)

Ok I understand now, so he was just driving for AMG and Verstappen Racing is just a website to sell stuff, not a “Racing Team”.

Someone posted on here Max had started a GT3 team, I guess that was incorrect.

[Straykiwi]

Originally Posted by 3798j

I had no idea how much power Wolff wields in controlling Formula 1. Impressive.

I'd really like to know how he forced Audi and Cadillac to join F1 for "his new rules" /s

[M5Rick]

[QUOTE=Car-Addicted;32689254]This is Formula 1
03/22/26
🚨| Toto Wolff pinned as 'main force' behind controversial F1 rules:

— Formula E founder Alejandro Agag has identified Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff as the "main force" behind the introduction of Formula 1's new power unit regulations. Speaking to media, Agag explained:
“When Mercedes left here, it was because they wanted to take what existed in Formula E and bring it into Formula 1.”
— Agag emphasized that Wolff's influence has been pivotal in shaping the current F1 landscape, which now features a 50/50 split between electrical power and internal combustion. He remarked:
“The main force behind what we're seeing in Formula 1 today is Mercedes and Toto Wolff.”
“So Toto was here, he saw what was in place and said, 'I'm going to take this to Formula 1 and effectively combine Formula 1 and Formula E.'”
— Despite acknowledging Wolff's role, Agag expressed concerns about the direction F1 is heading, advocating for a return to more traditional engines. He stated:
“I don't think that's good for Formula 1. The sport should return to more combustion, to V8 engines, to more noise… and leave Formula E as the all-electric championship.”
— The new regulations have sparked controversy among drivers, with Max Verstappen and Lando Norris among those criticizing the changes. The shift towards a more electric-focused F1 has drawn comparisons to Formula E, where Mercedes previously competed successfully.
— Mercedes' departure from Formula E in 2022 marked the end of its three-year stint as a factory team, during which it secured consecutive teams' and drivers' titles. Agag's comments suggest that this exit was strategically aligned with their ambitions in F1.
---

Please don't post that pic of Wolff again

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Rono63

Ok I understand now, so he was just driving for AMG and Verstappen Racing is just a website to sell stuff, not a “Racing Team”.

Someone posted on here Max had started a GT3 team, I guess that was incorrect.

I understand the posts from you guys too and already from day 1 .
You should say : I really hate MAX in everything he does .......

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by Straykiwi

I'd really like to know how he forced Audi and Cadillac to join F1 for "his new rules" /s

Evil Geniuses can accomplish most anything

When you think about Formula One has had more than it's share of Machiavellian characters:
Bernie Ecclestone
Max Mosley
Jean-Marie Balestre
Flavio Briatore
Christian Horner
Toto Wolff
Mohammed Ben Sulayem

[M5Rick]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

Evil Geniuses can accomplish most anything

When you think about Formula One has had more than it's share of Machiavellian characters:
Bernie Ecclestone
Max Mosley
Jean-Marie Balestre
Christian Horner
Toto Wolff
Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Not quite the magnificent 7

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

Evil Geniuses can accomplish most anything

When you think about Formula One has had more than it's share of Machiavellian characters:
Bernie Ecclestone
Max Mosley
Jean-Marie Balestre
Christian Horner
Toto Wolff
Mohammed Ben Sulayem

[Car-Addicted]

The FIA is investigating Mercedes' active aerodynamics.
➡️ The wings open and close at different speeds depending on the corner to increase the car's balance during braking.
➡️ This is something that, in principle, is not allowed.

[Straykiwi]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

Evil Geniuses can accomplish most anything

When you think about Formula One has had more than it's share of Machiavellian characters:
Bernie Ecclestone
Max Mosley
Jean-Marie Balestre
Christian Horner
Toto Wolff
Mohammed Ben Sulayem

Flavio Briatore?

[Killed by Death]

Originally Posted by Straykiwi

Flavio Briatore?

Not Flavio

[Car-Addicted]

Originally Posted by Straykiwi

Flavio Briatore?

Yup I forgot about Favio
Corrected

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by Car-Addicted

The FIA is investigating Mercedes' active aerodynamics.
➡️ The wings open and close at different speeds depending on the corner to increase the car's balance during braking.
➡️ This is something that, in principle, is not allowed.

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Maybe the front wing responds to the amount of breaking pressure applied ?

Sudden breaking closes fast, slow breaking increasing the pressure gradually closes slower ?

[M5Rick]

I'm not reading anything with Wolff's pic on it

[///M Power-Belgium]

Originally Posted by M5Rick

I'm not reading anything with Wolff's pic on it

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