Irate Wolff dismisses swirl around Mercedes' fuel problem as ‘nonsense’
Mercedes chief attacks backlash over engine loophole
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.