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Wolff Slams FIA's Engine Legality Claims as 'Bullshit'

2/19/2026

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Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, dismissed a fuel problem ahead of the 2026 Melbourne opener, calling it "utter bullshit."
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) proposed a mid-season rule change on Mercedes' engine legality, drawing criticism from Ferrari, Red Bull, Honda, and Audi.
Wolff said the situation is blown out of proportion.
McLaren's Zak Brown emphasized trust in the sport's governance.

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Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, dismissed a fuel problem ahead of the 2026 Melbourne opener, calling it "utter bullshit."
The Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) proposed a mid-season rule change on Mercedes' engine legality, drawing criticism from Ferrari, Red Bull, Honda, and Audi.
Wolff said the situation is blown out of proportion.
McLaren's Zak Brown emphasized trust in the sport's governance.