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Wolff ends Mercedes side projects amid title drought

Jan.12 Toto Wolff says Mercedes is shutting down its diversification experiments and returning to a single-minded focus on Formula 1, as the team prepares for a decisive reset under the 2026 regulations. Speaking to Forbes, the Mercedes boss confirmed that ventures beyond F1 – including involvement in the America's Cup and technology consulting – are being wound back after several seasons without a world championship. 'We don't want to do this anymore,' Wolff said bluntly. 'We're a Formula 1 racing team. We don't want to go sailing. We don't want to do any other sports. 'Complete focus on only Formula 1.' After dominating the sport from 2014 through 2020, Mercedes has endured...
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