Sakhir, Bahrain, Feb 19, 2026 (AFP) - Wolff cites Epstein during defence of Mercedes engine

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2026-02-19

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff on Thursday vigorously defended accusations of irregularities regarding the engine and fuel of his cars for the 2026 Formula One season, going so far as to joke sarcastically about being involved in the Epstein affair. For some weeks, Mercedes has been suspected by some of its rivals of having found a loophole in the new engine regulations concerning the measurement of the compression ratio and therefore the car's power.......

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