In the Driver's Seat

Mercedes' success built on Toto Wolff's leadership

Austrian achieves success by having clearly defined targets and eliminating internal politics

Toto Wolff is also considering his own future, which may include moving to chairmanship of the team. PHOTO: AFP
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As Lewis Hamilton made oblique suggestions on Sunday that he might be considering retirement as he heads for a record-equalling seventh F1 world championship, despite driving better than ever, Mercedes may also have to consider life without the other bulwark of their incredible success: team boss Toto Wolff.

The Austrian businessman, a former racing driver who has shares in both the Mercedes and Aston Martin teams, is also considering his own future, which may include moving to chairmanship of the team.

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