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Netlix series participation 'an unnecessary distraction' - Toto Wolff

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has said his team’s participation in the Formula 1 Netflix Original series ‘Drive to Survive’ would have been ‘an unnecessary distraction’ in their bid towards securing both 2018 World Championships. Both the Silver Arrows and nearest rivals Ferrari were noticeable omissions from the series which shone a different light into the busy world of F1 and the details which often get overlooked in typical broadcast coverage. Wolff felt the additional workload could have harmed their championship aspirations, as well as a lack of pressure to get involved if Ferrari were also declining to participate. “I think we had some good reasons not...
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