Mercedes Faces Last-Lap Scrutiny as Toto Surprises With Victory
Mercedes joked about Toto Wolff’s viral Australian Grand Prix paddock mishap as George Russell continued the team’s strong 2026 form by taking sprint pole in China
Motorsport photo Mercedes has made light of the video of team chief and CEO Toto Wolff that went viral after the Australian Grand Prix. Wolff was spotted scooting through the paddock at Albert Park, Melbourne. As he misjudged the height of an archway, he clipped his head, quickly styled it out and turned towards where he knew cameras would be pointing at him while he laughed it off.
The footage quickly went viral on social media, and now, heading into the Chinese Grand Prix weekend, the Brackley outfit has poked fun at the moment. In the new video, Mercedes films Wolff scooting through the paddock once again, but this time, hands him a race helmet to wear. At the time of writing, the video had already amassed over 400,000 views and 10,000 likes.
"Protect the boss at all cost! " one fan commented, while another added: "Even their electric scooter is faster than the rest of the grid. " Safety first!
⚠️ pic. twitter. com/rpifVx0UA8 — Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) March 13, 2026 Mercedes started the 2026 Formula 1 season on top with a strong 1-2 finish at the Australian Grand Prix.