Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes there is a “psychological advantage” to being an underdog in the fight for the Formula 1 title. His comments came as Max Verstappen once again slashed his points deficit in Austin, picking up wins in both the sprint and grand prix.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has denied that failing to secure Max Verstappen for 2026 played a role in the decision

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes Max Verstappen has the psychological advantage over both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship battle heats up. The Mercedes team boss,

Wolff told Sky Sports F1 on Friday that he was going to learn from what he called a “mistake”, insisting “there wasn’t any on-purpose flirting” and claiming this was “just a coincidence”, while admitting the uncertainty over the driver line-up ended up being “destabilising for everyone”.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has projected that Max Verstappen now holds the "psychological advantage" in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship

Former F1 driver Juan Pablo Montoya has shared a straightforward message to Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff about George Russell's contract renewal.

Toto Wolff admits attempting to sign Max Verstappen was a mistake, acknowledging the destabilising effect on Mercedes. Learn more about the teams future.

Max Verstappen was involved in an incident 'off camera' with George Russell, but it was spotted by a Formula 1 reporter. Verstappen and Russell have had a fractious relationship over the past year, marked by several high-profile clashes between the pair.

Max Verstappen was the driver that everyone watched in awe at the Italian GP as he proved his racing prowess to the grid. Despite running in one of the more inferior challengers on the grid, Verstappen achieved a stellar race win and shattered multiple ...