# Toto Wolff Slams Mercedes Critics

> Wolff calls critics 'brainless' after Russell's Singapore race struggles.
- Title: Toto Wolff Slams Mercedes Critics · Autoweek | Shortify
- Summary: Wolff calls critics 'brainless' after Russell's Singapore race struggles. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff dismissed claims of favoring Kimi Antonelli over…
- Keywords: toto wolff, mercedes, george russell, kimi antonelli, formula 1, singapore grand prix, power unit failure, cars, sports, Toto, Wolff, Slams
- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a74091910/toto-wolff-slams-mercedes-f1-critics
- Author: Phillip Horton
- Published: 2026-10-09T14:58:16+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: toto wolff, mercedes, george russell, kimi antonelli, formula 1, singapore grand prix, power unit failure, cars, sports
## Wolff rejects driver favoritism claims
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff dismissed media speculation that the team favors Kimi Antonelli over George Russell.

> brainless
## Russell's Singapore race struggles
George Russell slid 84 points behind Antonelli after retiring from Malaysia due to a power unit failure.

> 84 points
## Wolff's press conference response
Wolff called critics "completely nonsensical" and said they should watch Teletubbies instead of Formula 1.

> completely nonsensical
## Wolff on driver relationships
Wolff emphasized close relationships with both drivers since they joined Mercedes' young driver scheme as children.

> young driver scheme
## Wolff on George Russell
Wolff described George Russell as someone he feels "a lot of emotions for" and spends time with off the track.

> a lot of emotions for
## Singapore race results
Max Verstappen beat Russell in qualifying for the Singapore Grand Prix with Antonelli finishing seventh.

> seventh
## Key takeaway

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff dismissed claims of favoring Kimi Antonelli over George Russell, saying critics should watch Teletubbies instead.