Toto Wolff rules out a German Grand Prix revival, blaming economic headwinds, outdated mindsets, and absence of national risk-takers.
Even though Formula 1 is open to hosting multiple European races under a new annual rotation system, the revival of the defunct German Grand Prix still appears unlikely.
Next year, Sauber will complete its full transition into Audi’s 100% works team, competing against Mercedes, another well-established German car manufacturer.
Germany Not F1-Ready
Toto Wolff, Team Principal and co-owner of the Mercedes F1 team, however, doubts that Hockenheim or the Nürburgring are capable of returning to the F1 calendar.
“The atmosphere in Germany, as an economic location, doesn’t seem favorable for hosting a Formula 1 race at the moment.”
Wolff believes the issue lies in the fact that “no German entity is ready to take a risk.”
“Perhaps people here are too attached to old structures.”
Brits Understand F1 Business
He did point out, however, that even without direct government support, the British Grand Prix promoters at Silverstone manage to make the event work.
“The British manage to do business with Formula 1.”
“Anyone looking to host a Grand Prix either has a commercial goal in mind or a desire for global image transfer.”
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