# Toto Wolff offered resignation but CEO refused

> Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff tried to resign multiple times during team struggles but CEO Ola Källenius refused.
- Title: Toto Wolff offered resignation but CEO refused · Motorsport
- Summary: Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff tried to resign multiple times during team struggles but CEO Ola Källenius refused.
- Keywords: mercedes, toto wolff, ola kallenius, formula 1, mercedes f1 team, resignation, Motorsport
- Source: Motorsport — https://motorsport.com/f1/news/toto-wolff-offered-his-resignation-during-mercedes-struggles-but-the-ceo-refused/10874282
- Author: Rahaan Mazumder
- Published: 2026-11-13T12:37:04+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mercedes, toto wolff, ola kallenius, formula 1, mercedes f1 team, resignation, sports, cars
## Toto Wolff offered resignation
Toto Wolff tried to resign multiple times during Mercedes' performance struggles.

> I’ve offered Ola [Källenius] my resignation several times over the past few years, but he’s always said: 'You’ll keep doing this'
## CEO refused resignation
Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius refused to accept Toto Wolff's resignation offers.

> You’ll keep doing this
## Wolff's position
Wolff is a shareholder in Mercedes F1 team, not just an employee.

> Unlike a traditional team principal who serves purely as an employee
## Current status
Wolff remains in role despite team's recent recovery.

> Yes. Ola is forcing me to
## Key takeaway

Toto Wolff offered resignation during Mercedes' performance struggles but Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius refused to accept.