Brundle praises Wolff after Mercedes clinch 2026 double

Martin Brundle has recalled a past exchange with Toto Wolff, who sent him a text after Brundle was asked to compare Wolff with Christian Horner. Brundle said he had felt Wolff inherited a strong Mercedes team, but has since been impressed by what the Mercedes boss has achieved with it.

Mercedes secured the 2026 Drivers' and Constructors' championships in Brazil, with Kimi Antonelli already confirmed as champion after his podium in Mexico City. Brundle said Wolff had led the team back to the top after the difficulties of the ground effect era, comparing his achievement with Horner's success at Red Bull.

Brundle described Wolff as a straight talker who delivers and has a great deal of respect in the paddock, saying that full respect was due to him.