Toto Wolff's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Toto Wolff.

Toto Wolff is an Austrian billionaire investor and motorsport executive, most notably the team principal, CEO, and co-owner of the Mercedes Formula One team since 2013. Under his leadership, Mercedes achieved unprecedented success, securing eight consecutive World Constructors' Championship titles (2014-2021). He also led Mercedes-EQ to two Formula E World Teams' Championship titles. Wolff's career encompasses roles as a former racing driver and underscores his significant impact on motorsport management and investment.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

1994: Won Category in 24 Hours Nürburgring

In 1994, Toto Wolff won his category in the 24 Hours Nürburgring race, marking an early achievement in his motorsport career.

2004: Won Race in Italian GT Championship

In 2004, Wolff won a race in the Italian GT Championship with Lorenzo Case.

2006: Runner-up in Austrian Rally Championship and Winner of Dubai 24 Hour

In 2006, Wolff was runner up in the Austrian Rally Championship and winner of the 2006 Dubai 24 Hour.

2009: Lap-Record Holder

In 2009, Wolff became a lap-record holder on the Nürburgring Nordschleife in a Porsche RSR.

2013: Wolff Joins Mercedes

Since Wolff joined Mercedes in 2013, the team has achieved a winning percentage of 47%.

2014: Successes for Williams F1 and Mercedes Grand Prix

In 2014, as co-owner of both Williams F1 and Mercedes Grand Prix, Wolff celebrated numerous podiums and successes for both teams, including a 1–2–3–4 finish at the Austrian Grand Prix.

2014: Turbo-Hybrid Regulations

Since the introduction of the turbo-hybrid regulations in 2014, Mercedes has won 116 of 234 races under Wolff's leadership, taken 124 pole positions, and achieved 270 from 468 possible podium finishes.

2018: Most Successful Motorsport Year for Mercedes-Benz

In 2018, Mercedes-Benz achieved its most successful motorsport year, winning both F1 titles, the Formula 2 title, the Formula 3 European Championship, all three titles in its final season of DTM competition, both F1 Esports titles, and numerous championships in customer racing.

2018: Received John Bolster Award and President's Award

In 2018, Wolff's achievements were recognized through the presentation of a John Bolster Award and the President's Award from Jean Todt at the FIA Prize Giving Gala.

2019: Mercedes Secured Sixth Consecutive Double World Championship

In 2019, Mercedes secured its sixth consecutive double world championship at the Japanese GP, achieving an unprecedented feat in the history of the sport. Wolff became the only Team Principal to have won more than five consecutive double world championships.

2020: Mercedes Secured Seventh Consecutive Double World Championship

In 2020, Mercedes secured its seventh consecutive double world championship, setting an all-time record. Lewis Hamilton also tied Michael Schumacher's record with his seventh world drivers' championship.

May 2021: Awarded Honorary Doctorate from Cranfield University

In May 2021, Wolff was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Cranfield University for his services to Motorsport.

August 2021: Mercedes Wins Formula E Championship

In August 2021, Wolff attended a Formula E race in Berlin where Mercedes won both the drivers' and teams' championships. His wife, Susie Wolff, also achieved a milestone as the first female team principal on the podium.

2021: Mercedes Secured Eighth Consecutive Constructors' World Championship

In 2021, Mercedes secured an eighth consecutive constructors' world championship but narrowly missed out on the drivers' crown after a controversial Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.