Mercedes is nevertheless inclined to sign the new Concorde agreement. Last week, Mercedes boss Wolff claimed that Mercedes was being neglected in the new commercial agreement with the management of Formula 1.
Wolff said today in Barcelona: “I have changed my mind. I have tried to align all teams so that we can take common positions that are in favor of all teams, but I have failed. There will never be unity within. Formula 1, “said the Austrian team boss of Hamilton and Bottas.
Last week it sounded different, at the GP at Silverstone he said there was too little for Mercedes to sign the new commercial treaty. The agreement is valid for the period from 2021 to 2026. Earlier this week, several journalists reported that a possible back door clause would have been enforced by Wollf, so that the team could possibly leave F1 after 2021. Whether that is the case is not yet clear.
Frustration
Wolff says he is frustrated by the fact that the F1 teams are all only thinking about themselves. “It’s especially frustrating that the teams can’t really work together. Every team tries to make all kinds of exclusive deals and there’s a culture of blaming each other in the media. That’s why I’ve decided to do what’s best for Mercedes. I have had good conversations with Chase Carey, the big boss of Formula 1, and for me a lot has already been clarified. Mercedes has come to the point that we can put our signature on the Concorde Agreement. Then we can continue. “
Since 1981, the teams have signed a new Concorde agreement every five years. In that treaty, they agree with the management of the sport on how the funds will be distributed.
It is not known whether Wolff changed his mind after Carey was compromised. Let alone that it is known how much proverbial water it would be.
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