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Wolff says talks over F1 CEO role 'never went anywhere'

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledged that he held talks with Liberty Media over taking on the role of CEO of F1, but ultimately discussions "never went anywhere". Formula 1 confirmed on Friday the appointment of former Ferrari team boss and current Lamborghini CEO Stefano Domenicali as Chase Carey's successor at the helm of the sport from 2021. But in the past, Wolff was often cited as a potential candidate to take over the reins of Grand Prix racing. The Austrian says that he did indeed discuss the prospect with Liberty Media chief executive Greg Maffei. Hamilton: Nobody better than Domenicali to lead F1 "I think everybody knows that there were some initial discussions...
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