News Details
Toto Wolff once turned down a Formula 1 drive!
XPB Images
Toto Wolff is one of the pivotal individuals behind the remarkable success of Mercedes in Grand Prix racing. In addition to his business acumen and management skills, Wolff is also a very competent driver who in his early years raced in the sport's junior ranks and in GT racing with a fair amount of success. His main claim to fame as a driver is winning the grueling Nurburgring 24-hour event in 1994. The Austrian entertained at one point the hope of one day reaching the big time, and indeed was even offered an opportunity to race in F1, a chance he ultimately declined. "After I won the Nurburgring 24-hour race in 1994 I got an offer to race in Formula 1,"...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
'Ferrari still a threat for 2017', says Toto Wolff
Ferrari - Vettel - Raikkonen
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff will not discard...
9y ago from F1i.com
Brawn: Wolff and Lauda didn’t drop the ball
Ross Brawn says the Mercedes F1 chiefs Toto Wolff and Niki Lauda cannot...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Wolff: Lewis and Nico the best then Ricciardo
Mercedes team chief Toto Wolff has revealed that Ayrton Senna is his...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Wolff: Ferrari does not need mercenaries
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is keeping a wary eye on Maranello during the...
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Heavy rain and flooding hits Autodromo Ayrton Senna...
No description available...
3h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez: 'Speeds will be lower with 850cc bikes,...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
The key challenges MotoGP teams will face in the 2027...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
VR46 looking for mix of experience and youth in 2027...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Takuma Sato makes Indy 500 return with RLL
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing has announced that Takuma Sato will drive...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Takuma Sato set for Indy 500 return with Rahal...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Helio Castroneves confirms return for 26th...
Helio Castroneves has confirmed that he will take part in the upcoming...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Helio Castroneves to attempt 2026 Indianapolis 500...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC working to secure future of Safari Rally Kenya...
No description available...
48m ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Rally Scotland brings top tier rallying back to...
The 2027 WRC calendar should have an exciting new event on the calendar:...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
WRC to return to GB in 2027 as Scotland secures...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
WRC Safari Rally Kenya: Elfyn Evans retires as drivers...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Thierry Henry tips 'oustanding' Arsenal bargain...
Arsenal legend Thierry Henry has backed goalkeeper David Raya to win...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Newcastle rival Arsenal & Manchester City for...
Newcastle United are one of the clubs reported to have set their sights on...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Report: La Liga giants closely monitoring attacking...
Atlético Madrid are reportedly assessing potential moves for Arsenal...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Premier League club could demand “in excess” of...
Manchester United and Arsenal are both looking to strengthen their...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
George Russell linked with $300m move away from Mercedes to...
An astonishing transfer claim has been made about... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
FIA president receives official letter from 20 drivers...
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has received a... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Peter Bonnington says it is chalk & cheese comparing work...
Mercedes race engineer Peter Bonnington, aka... Read More »
3h ago from GrandPrix247.com
