Toto Wolff

Formula One Team Principal

Toto Wolff - Formula One Team Principal
Born

January 12th, 1972
53 years ago

Category

Leaders & Politicians

Country

Austria

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An investor and entrepreneur in motorsport, served as the Executive Director and Team Principal of the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. Oversaw the team during a period of unprecedented success in Formula One racing. Secured multiple Constructors' Championships and Drivers' Championships. Played a pivotal role in the development of both drivers and race strategies, contributing to the dominance of the team in F1.

Led Mercedes to seven consecutive Constructors' Championships from 2014 to 2020

Managed Lewis Hamilton's career during championship victories

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