Mercedes

Wolff responds to FIA controversies: Everyone must get to 'speak their minds'

Ewan Gale Friday 17 February 2023 09:00

Wolff responds to FIA controversies: Everyone must get to 'speak their minds'

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has insisted everyone must be given the opportunity to "speak their minds" as criticism continues over the FIA's attempts to muzzle drivers.

Changes made to the International Sporting Code will mean drivers will be forced to seek prior written consent before making political stands during F1 race weekends.

The move has been met with disapproval from across the grid, with Mercedes' seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton insisting that nothing will stop him from speaking his mind.

Addressing the clampdown, Wolff said: "We have got to give the opportunity for everyone to speak their minds whilst being respectful to each other."

Wolff coy on FIA changes

After a string of controversies from the FIA in recent months, president Mohammed Ben Sulayem relinquished control of F1 to Nikolas Tombazis in a move the governing body insisted was long planned.

On the shift, Wolff explained: "Mohammed has put in quite a new, broad organisation with a new CEO but Formula 1 has always been close to his heart, I guess.

"I think we just need to see how that pans out at the beginning of the season."

Latest News

GPFans Recap

Ricciardo tipped for NEW F1 role as star makes COMEBACK at Las Vegas Grand Prix - GPFans Recap

2 hours ago

Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix: The music artists set to star at STUNNING event

3 hours ago

Latest F1 News

Mercedes star SHOCKED by FIA reaction after damning drivers' statement

Yesterday 21:33

Latest F1 News

Verstappen reveals F1 RETIREMENT clue ahead of Las Vegas GP

Yesterday 20:47

Lewis Hamilton

Hamilton drops Mercedes BOMBSHELL ahead of Las Vegas GP

Yesterday 20:02

Las Vegas Grand Prix

F1 star reveals DEPORTATION threat at Las Vegas Grand Prix

Yesterday 19:18

More news

F1 Race Calendar 2024

GP AUSTRIA 28 - 30 Jun

George Russell

GP GREAT BRITAIN 5 - 7 Jul

Lewis Hamilton

GP HUNGARY 19 - 21 Jul

Oscar Piastri

GP BELGIUM 26 - 28 Jul

Lewis Hamilton

GP NETHERLANDS 23 - 25 Aug

Lando Norris

GP ITALY 30 Aug - 1 Sep

Charles Leclerc

GP AZERBAIJAN 13 - 15 Sep

Oscar Piastri

GP SINGAPORE 20 - 22 Sep

Lando Norris

GP USA 18 - 20 Oct

Charles Leclerc

GP MEXICO 25 - 27 Oct

GP QATAR 29 Nov - 1 Dec

GP ABU DHABI 6 - 8 Dec

Complete kalender 2024

F1 News 24/7

Races

About GPFans

GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.

We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.

Follow us on your favorite social media channel

Corporate & Media

Innovatieweg 20C
7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY