Wolff consolidates the axis with Domenicali: “Changes to the regulations are evolution, not revolution”

The new rules at work The Formula 1 season restarts from Miami after the break of over a month due to the cancellations of the races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia. The curiosity is all about the changes to the technical regulations approved by the FIA, F1 and the teams during this forced break, also to see if they will dampen the controversies expressed by numerous enthusiasts towards this new generation of single-seaters. Presenting the trip to Florida, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff also spoke about these ‘course corrections’, although he appears to be increasingly oblivious to the positions dictated by the CEO of the Circus Stefano Domenicali, a staunch defender of the spectacular nature of this Formula 1. “As a sport we have used this period to start a constructive and open dialogue with all interested parties. The changes to the regulations represent an evolution rather than a revolution – Wolff specified – and were designed to improve the quality of racing we have seen so far, whilst allowing drivers to push themselves to the limit. These changes respect the DNA of our sport and I am confident they will help make the spectacle even more exciting in the future.” Regardless of the regulations however, for the Austrian manager the one and only objective is to maintain the technical supremacy that Mercedes has expressed in the first three GPs: “We have used this break to objectively analyze the first races, address our weak points and continue to improve our level – added Wolff – we have started the season well, but this means very little if we stop. We also know that our competitors will have used this time effectively to improve their packages and acquire a more in-depth understanding of their cars, so we expect that in Miami the entire grid is closer together. It is the reality of F1; it is a challenge that we not only welcome, but to which we must also respond”, commented Toto.

Automobile Magazine – F1 English News
2026-04-30 00:07:00