Bojan Vrbnjak
They have been since then rumors and speculation they were getting new food more and more often. There was talk once that he could Austrian postal executive director of a sports car manufacturer, was mentioned again a second time joint investment. Also about his role as head of the factory team Aston Martin in Formula 1 there was talk. The basis for these speculations is the fact that Wolff team boss contract Mercedes expires at the end of this year and cannot be an Austrian head of Formula 1 (instead of Chase Carey) because Ferrari he will not allow this.
Which is the most conspicuously is the fact that it is more and more half-angry denials Austrian. Excess however, it was achieved by having a journalist colleague from RaceFans.net publicly insulted and labeled him a fool. Dieter Rencken namely, he reported on a possible transfer Wolff k Aston Martin and the possible sale of the factory team. Meanwhile, the team boss Mercedes he also comments in great style on the story of colleagues from Motorsport-Total.com, where it is stated that Wolff friend Stroll sent a written offer to take over the shares Aston Martin. For an Austrian newspaper Austria said: “I will not be the CEO of Aston Martin and I will also not make any strategic investments."
I am amazed at the twists within the team and at the behavior of individuals, which will also be related to my decision of what I will do in 2020 and beyond.
However, there are statements about his of the future at Mercedes anything but concrete. On the thesis that they are already underway bet about whether he will be like a team boss Mercedes returned to the command desk, is Wolff on with the following statement opened the door wide speculation. “I've been around for eight years. I love this sport and this team. However, I am somewhat surprised at the twists and turns that have occurred during the winter break and over the behavior of individuals. Of course, this is also related to my decision of what I will do in 2020 and beyond.“His last sentence is understandably a real explosive for speculation. Therefore Wolff do it quickly verbal reversal and adds: "I am and remain the head of the Mercedes motorsport and the head of the Formula 1 team, and nothing will change in the short term."
The fact is, yes Wolff at the same time himself can't know, which options it has had since 2021 forward. Because it is still missing clear recognition of Mercedes to the new Formula 1. Chairman of the Management Board of the Daimler Group Wave Källenius was last seen by colleagues from Coach also mysterious: “It is important to us that the new contract is ecologically and financially reasonable. But Formula 1 remains an attractive platform for us.“His words could also relate to engagement as engine suppliers.
