Toto Wolff Reaffirms Leadership Stance at Mercedes Following Bradley Lord’s Appointment as Deputy Team Principal

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists his duties won't change as Bradley Lord is named Deputy Team Principal ahead of the 2026 Japanese GP.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 21, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Oliver Harden

HEADLINE

Toto Wolff Reaffirms Leadership Stance at Mercedes Following Bradley Lord’s Appointment as Deputy Team Principal

SUMMARY

Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that his core responsibilities remain unchanged despite the formal promotion of long-serving communications head Bradley Lord to Deputy Team Principal. The strategic move aims to bolster the leadership group's capacity as Mercedes continues its dominant start to the 2026 Formula 1 season.

CONTENT

A Formal Transition for a Trusted Lieutenant