Toto Wolff criticizes Mercedes after Lewis Hamilton's victory for Ferrari
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 5:44 PM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff expressed frustration following the Barcelona Grand Prix where Lewis Hamilton secured his first Formula 1 win with Ferrari. Mercedes struggled with team issues and injuries, resulting in their championship leader scoring no points for the first time this season. Wolff commended Hamilton's performance but condemned his own team's reliability issues, describing the race as "useless". He hinted at possible team orders in future races due to the threat Hamilton poses for the championship.
- •Lewis Hamilton wins the Barcelona Grand Prix for Ferrari.
- •Mercedes faces reliability issues, with Kimi Antonelli retiring late in the race.
- •Wolff labels the race a 'useless race' for Mercedes.
- •Hamilton's victory decreases Antonelli's championship lead to 41 points.
- •Wolff discusses potential team orders due to Hamilton's title threat.
- 5:44 PMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff slams Mercedes' "worthless race" after losing out to Lewis Hamilton
- 5:44 PMMotorsport.com — Toto Wolff slams Mercedes' "worthless race" after losing out to Lewis Hamilton
"Lewis Hamilton's first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari, even before the Briton had crossed the finish line at the Barcelona Grand Prix, quickly captivated spectators and observers, temporarily pushing Mercedes' internal fight and Kimi Antonelli's retirement into the background. But these two race incidents, important in the story of the 2026 season, were very much on the mind of Toto Wolff, the ...Keep reading
"While Wolff was happy for Hamilton and Ferrari, the Mercedes boss was bitter about how the Barcelona Grand Prix unfolded for his team
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 5:44 PMToto Wolff slams Mercedes' "worthless race" after losing out to Lewis Hamilton
While Wolff was happy for Hamilton and Ferrari, the Mercedes boss was bitter about how the Barcelona Grand Prix unfolded for his team
- Motorsport.comJun 14, 2026, 5:44 PMToto Wolff slams Mercedes' "worthless race" after losing out to Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton's first Formula 1 victory for Ferrari, even before the Briton had crossed the finish line at the Barcelona Grand Prix, quickly captivated spectators and observers, temporarily pushing Mercedes' internal fight and Kimi Antonelli's retirement into the background. But these two race incidents, important in the story of the 2026 season, were very much on the mind of Toto Wolff, the ...Keep reading
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