Toto Wolff is the proven best boss for Mercedes. Since he joined, Mercedes’ winning percentage statistically increased to 57%. Moreover, under his guidance, the Silver Arrows claimed eight constructors and seven driver’s championships. No doubt, he, along with the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton made the name Mercedes repeated in every mouth. Sadly, Wolff had to see a very disastrous season in 2022 for the first time in his career when Mercedes was just saved from the humiliation of rounding off the season with no wins at all as George Russell succeeded in achieving his maiden win after the final upgrade of W13.
Meanwhile, this year on January 12, Toto Wolff celebrated his 51st birthday. Until now, he spent a total of 10 years in Mercedes. And now, the question arises of when he will retire from the position. Is Toto Wolff leaving his position as the new personality seems to take his position soon? Recently, Wolff has given hints suggesting who will become his successor in Mercedes. Because, eventually, he is going to retire anyway.
Toto Wolff Hinted At James Vowels To Take His Position
After ten years of service, it is indeed necessary to discuss the other potential successors of Mercedes’s boss. Given that the 2022 season remained the worst this year, the team needed to be united and stronger together. But unfortunately, one of the key figures of Mercedes, James Vowels, is not present on the team. He replaced Jost Capito in Williams to take the role of principal. Toto Wolff was also a boss of Williams, where he proved himself worthy of the promotion. And that’s how James Vowels would also become the same! What do you think?
In Mercedes and Toto’s success, Vowels played a major role with his strategic mind. There are several prospects that may call James back in Mercedes. But it seems like he will only come to replace his former boss Toto Wolff. When Racingnews365 asked Wolff about the chances that Vowels would return to the team, he said, “He is great, So never say never.” However, as Vowels is now enjoying the topmost position in Williams, so, at present, instead of a strategic head, being a team principal is good for his career. Wolff wishes him a long career as a team principal at Williams. He hopes to see James in the press conference after the successful season.
Meanwhile, Wolff gave a beautiful example when he predicted Vowels’ future. He referenced his own career for how he came into Mercedes after Williams and spent ten years here looking forward to more. Wolff believes James can also have the same future as him. “You just need to let the bird fly out and do his own things,” said Wolff as he suggested that Vowels will have a great future in Wiliams. Or he may get into Mercedes but only for his good.
