Toto Wolff praised by Guenther Steiner for Canadian GP strategy decision
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: May 31, 2026, 11:55 PM
Last updated May 31, 2026
At the Canadian Grand Prix, Toto Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, allowed drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to compete freely on track. Guenther Steiner, the former Haas Formula 1 team principal, expressed admiration for this decision. The 2026 F1 season, marked by new regulations, has seen a strong showing from Mercedes, which has claimed victories in all previous races this season. The environment fosters competitive racing among drivers within the same team, showcasing the strategic approach from Mercedes leadership.
- •Toto Wolff allowed George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to race each other
- •Guenther Steiner praised Wolff for the decision
- •The 2026 F1 season introduced new regulations
- •Mercedes has won every grand prix this season
- •The Canadian GP highlighted intra-team competition strategy
- 11:55 PMMotorsport.com — Toto Wolff earns Guenther Steiner praise after "remarkable" Mercedes Canadian GP decision
- 11:55 PMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff earns Guenther Steiner praise after "remarkable" Mercedes Canadian GP decision
"Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has heaped praise on Mercedes boss Toto Wolff for allowing his drivers, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, to fight it out on track at the Canadian Grand Prix. The 2026 F1 season has introduced a new wave of regulations to the championship, which has coincided with a dominant start for Mercedes. The Brackley outfit has won every grand prix ...Keep reading
"Guenther Steiner has praised Toto Wolff for allowing Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to race freely during their tense Canadian GP battle
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External links- Motorsport.comMay 31, 2026, 11:55 PMToto Wolff earns Guenther Steiner praise after "remarkable" Mercedes Canadian GP decision
Former Haas Formula 1 team principal Guenther Steiner has heaped praise on Mercedes boss Toto Wolff for allowing his drivers, George Russell and Kimi Antonelli, to fight it out on track at the Canadian Grand Prix. The 2026 F1 season has introduced a new wave of regulations to the championship, which has coincided with a dominant start for Mercedes. The Brackley outfit has won every grand prix ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 11:55 PMToto Wolff earns Guenther Steiner praise after "remarkable" Mercedes Canadian GP decision
Guenther Steiner has praised Toto Wolff for allowing Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli to race freely during their tense Canadian GP battle
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