{
  "id": 19576952,
  "title": "George Russell credits Toto Wolff's loyalty for Mercedes' F1 title return: \"Nobody was hired or fired\"",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/12/george-russell-credits-toto-wolffs-loyalty-for-mercedes-f1-title",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-12T00:01:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/f1/news/george-russell-credits-toto-wolffs-loyalty-for-mercedes-f1-title-return-nobody-was-hired-or-fired/10873975/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mercedes secured its ninth constructors' title at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, marking its first victory since the end of an eight-year winning streak in 2021. Throughout the difficult years of 2022 to 2025, when the team faced significant struggles, Mercedes remained steadfast in its approach. Team driver George Russell praised team principal Toto Wolff's refusal to change during these challenging times, crediting the loyalty of the staff for the team's resurgence. Russell noted that nobody was hired or fired during this period, emphasizing the importance of stability and trust in the team's people. He also highlighted Toto Wolff's leadership for fostering an environment where team members are allowed to make mistakes and speak up, which he believes is crucial for long-term success. Wolff acknowledged the challenges faced by the team during those years, but emphasized that the resilience of the team and its people played a significant role.",
  "summary": "George Russell says Toto Wolff's refusal to change Mercedes during the difficult years of the ground effect era is a big reason the team is back on top of Formula 1. The Brackley outfit sealed its ninth constructors' title at the Sao Paulo Grand Prix on Sunday, its first since the end of its run of eight in a row in 2021. From 2022 to 2025, it went four seasons with little success as it ... Keep…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}