Toto Wolff and Hywel Thomas on Mercedes’ 2026 prospects

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff and Hywel Thomas of Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains recently featured on "Beyond The Grid," offering insights into the highly anticipated 2026 Formula 1 regulations. They delved into how the new power units and advanced sustainable fuels will redefine performance and driver skills, comparing the current excitement to their dominant 2014 era. Addressing paddock whispers of Mercedes being pre-season favorites, Wolff and Thomas also shared their assessments of George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli's 2025 performances and their potential for future success, underscoring the team's readiness for the sport's sustainable evolution.