{"id":2018295,"date":"2026-06-29T10:19:26","date_gmt":"2026-06-29T07:19:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2018295"},"modified":"2026-06-29T10:19:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-29T07:19:26","slug":"suspicious-mercedes-boss-toto-wolff-queries-how-ferrari-can-afford-limitless-f1-upgrades","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2018295","title":{"rendered":"Suspicious Mercedes boss Toto Wolff queries how Ferrari can afford \u201climitless\u201d F1 upgrades"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Suspicious Mercedes boss Toto Wolff queries how Ferrari can afford \u201climitless\u201d F1 upgrades<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Toto Wolff has questioned how Ferrari can afford to keep upgrading its 2026 F1 car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-06-29T11:19:26+01:00\">29 Jun 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ferrari has consistently upgraded its 2026 F1 car since Miami<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has questioned how Ferrari can afford its aggressive upgrade push during the 2026 Formula 1 season while adhering to cost cap restrictions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari has consistently brought new parts to its SF-26 since the Miami Grand Prix, and introduced a further batch of upgrades, including its first ADUO-influenced engine update, at the Austrian Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Scuderia\u2019s aggressive development push has enabled it to close the gap to Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton inflicting the Silver Arrows\u2019 first defeat of the season at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Wolff is skeptical about Ferrari&#8217;s upgrade push<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mercedes returned to winning ways in Austria as George Russell fended off Red Bull\u2019s Max Verstappen and Andrea Kimi Antonelli to take his first win since the season opener, while Ferrari struggled and could only take fifth and eighth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Despite Ferrari\u2019s poor performance, Mercedes team principal Wolff was still quick to single out the Italian outfit\u2019s relentless development so far this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re a little bit surprised that Ferrari can throw these huge updates at the car in the way they do,&#8221; Wolff told media including <em>Crash.net<\/em> after Sunday\u2019s race at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-38e689c8fb4b18636ec4bb1b41b2dacacf407c79350266096715266c31787944\">  Max Verstappen mocks George Russell with cheeky unheard radio joke   Hamilton unimpressed with Verstappen penalty plea in epic fight <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;In my opinion, they need to be running out of money soon, cost cap money, because we can&#8217;t do that. We&#8217;re simply lacking the buffer in the cost cap to be able to bring so many parts in the way they do.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So, hopefully that&#8217;s going to change towards the end of the season when they won&#8217;t be able to bring any parts anymore. At least, let&#8217;s say, the logic would say that and we&#8217;re going to come with more.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ferrari endured a difficult race as Mercedes got back to winning ways<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ddf6d7aa4cf73f66b88fa910f6989e32201915c5b72e0940977febfd99d83216\">  Ferrari boss admits &#8216;we focused on Mercedes too much&#8217; in difficult Austrian GP   How &#8216;resilient&#8217; George Russell got his F1 title bid back on track <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mercedes brought its first big 2026 upgrade to the Canadian Grand Prix, and only debuted an updated front suspension in Austria, along with a modification to improve the reliability of its battery after recent woes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Asked by <em>Crash.net<\/em> how hard it is to keep developing while sticking to the $215m cost cap limit, Wolff replied: &#8220;The only ones who are not slowing down are Ferrari. You can see we had one big one that we introduced in Montreal. We have small parts that come in between.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think the same for Red Bull and McLaren. It&#8217;s just Ferrari seems to be limitless in that way. And then on top, they were expecting an ADUO and come with a new engine. 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\/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Toto Wolff has questioned how Ferrari can afford to keep upgrading its 2026 F1 car.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has questioned how Ferrari can afford its aggressive upgrade push during the 2026 Formula 1 season while adhering to cost cap restrictions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari has consistently brought new parts to its SF-26 since the Miami Grand Prix, and introduced a further batch of upgrades, including its first ADUO-influenced engine update, at the Austrian Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Scuderia\u2019s aggressive development push has enabled it to close the gap to Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton inflicting the Silver Arrows\u2019 first defeat of the season at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 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\/><figcaption>\n<div>Wolff is skeptical about Ferrari&#8217;s upgrade push<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mercedes returned to winning ways in Austria as George Russell fended off Red Bull\u2019s Max Verstappen and Andrea Kimi Antonelli to take his first win since the season opener, while Ferrari struggled and could only take fifth and eighth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Despite Ferrari\u2019s poor performance, Mercedes team principal Wolff was still quick to single out the Italian outfit\u2019s relentless development so far this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re a little bit surprised that Ferrari can throw these huge updates at the car in the way they do,&#8221; Wolff told media including <em>Crash.net<\/em> after Sunday\u2019s race at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-38e689c8fb4b18636ec4bb1b41b2dacacf407c79350266096715266c31787944\">  Max Verstappen mocks George Russell with cheeky unheard radio joke   Hamilton unimpressed with Verstappen penalty plea in epic fight <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;In my opinion, they need to be running out of money soon, cost cap money, because we can&#8217;t do that. We&#8217;re simply lacking the buffer in the cost cap to be able to bring so many parts in the way they do.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So, hopefully that&#8217;s going to change towards the end of the season when they won&#8217;t be able to bring any parts anymore. At least, let&#8217;s say, the logic would say that and we&#8217;re going to come with more.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ferrari endured a difficult race as Mercedes got back to winning ways<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ddf6d7aa4cf73f66b88fa910f6989e32201915c5b72e0940977febfd99d83216\">  Ferrari boss admits &#8216;we focused on Mercedes too much&#8217; in difficult Austrian GP   How &#8216;resilient&#8217; George Russell got his F1 title bid back on track <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mercedes brought its first big 2026 upgrade to the Canadian Grand Prix, and only debuted an updated front suspension in Austria, along with a modification to improve the reliability of its battery after recent woes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Asked by <em>Crash.net<\/em> how hard it is to keep developing while sticking to the $215m cost cap limit, Wolff replied: &#8220;The only ones who are not slowing down are Ferrari. You can see we had one big one that we introduced in Montreal. We have small parts that come in between.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think the same for Red Bull and McLaren. It&#8217;s just Ferrari seems to be limitless in that way. And then on top, they were expecting an ADUO and come with a new engine. So, they must have started development six months ago.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has questioned how Ferrari can afford its aggressive upgrade push during the 2026 Formula 1 season while adhering to cost cap restrictions.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Ferrari has consistently brought new parts to its SF-26 since the Miami Grand Prix, and introduced a further batch of upgrades, including its first ADUO-influenced engine update, at the Austrian Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The Scuderia\u2019s aggressive development push has enabled it to close the gap to Mercedes, with Lewis Hamilton inflicting the Silver Arrows\u2019 first defeat of the season at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1398480_hires-1.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Wolff is skeptical about Ferrari&#8217;s upgrade push<\/div>\n<div class=\"source\"> \u00a9\u00a0XPB Images<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Mercedes returned to winning ways in Austria as George Russell fended off Red Bull\u2019s Max Verstappen and Andrea Kimi Antonelli to take his first win since the season opener, while Ferrari struggled and could only take fifth and eighth.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Despite Ferrari\u2019s poor performance, Mercedes team principal Wolff was still quick to single out the Italian outfit\u2019s relentless development so far this season.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re a little bit surprised that Ferrari can throw these huge updates at the car in the way they do,&#8221; Wolff told media including <em>Crash.net<\/em> after Sunday\u2019s race at the Red Bull Ring in Spielberg.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-38e689c8fb4b18636ec4bb1b41b2dacacf407c79350266096715266c31787944\">  Max Verstappen mocks George Russell with cheeky unheard radio joke   Hamilton unimpressed with Verstappen penalty plea in epic fight <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8220;In my opinion, they need to be running out of money soon, cost cap money, because we can&#8217;t do that. We&#8217;re simply lacking the buffer in the cost cap to be able to bring so many parts in the way they do.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;So, hopefully that&#8217;s going to change towards the end of the season when they won&#8217;t be able to bring any parts anymore. At least, let&#8217;s say, the logic would say that and we&#8217;re going to come with more.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421565_hires_0.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>Ferrari endured a difficult race as Mercedes got back to winning ways<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-ddf6d7aa4cf73f66b88fa910f6989e32201915c5b72e0940977febfd99d83216\">  Ferrari boss admits &#8216;we focused on Mercedes too much&#8217; in difficult Austrian GP   How &#8216;resilient&#8217; George Russell got his F1 title bid back on track <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>Mercedes brought its first big 2026 upgrade to the Canadian Grand Prix, and only debuted an updated front suspension in Austria, along with a modification to improve the reliability of its battery after recent woes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Asked by <em>Crash.net<\/em> how hard it is to keep developing while sticking to the $215m cost cap limit, Wolff replied: &#8220;The only ones who are not slowing down are Ferrari. You can see we had one big one that we introduced in Montreal. We have small parts that come in between.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;I think the same for Red Bull and McLaren. It&#8217;s just Ferrari seems to be limitless in that way. And then on top, they were expecting an ADUO and come with a new engine. So, they must have started development six months ago.\u201d<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1099918\/1\/suspicious-mercedes-boss-toto-wolff-queries-how-ferrari-can-afford-limitless-f1&#8243;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.crash.net\/sites\/default\/files\/2026-06\/xpb_1421525_hires.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Suspicious Mercedes boss Toto Wolff queries how Ferrari can afford \u201climitless\u201d F1 upgrades Toto Wolff has questioned how Ferrari can afford to keep upgrading its 2026 F1 car. 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