Irate Wolff dismisses swirl around Mercedes' fuel problem as ‘nonsense’

February 19, 2026

TL;DR

Toto Wolff dismisses reports of a fuel problem for Mercedes-powered teams as 'utter bullshit' and 'nonsense.'
The FIA proposed a mid-season rule change concerning Mercedes' engine, which reportedly exploits a loophole in compression ratio limits.
Ferrari, Red Bull, Honda, and Audi are allegedly unhappy with Mercedes' engine, which is also supplied to teams like McLaren.
Wolff stated that Mercedes is prepared for a vote on the engine regulations, regardless of the outcome.
McLaren's Zak Brown expressed no concerns, trusting the sport's governance and Mercedes' engine.
Fred Vasseur highlighted the challenge of engine preparation for Melbourne with the ongoing uncertainty.

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