Toto Wolff was asked to describe the chain at command at F1 Mercedes since there is him, Brawn and Lauda. Here's his answer about Niki:
Q: What is the chain of command? There is Niki Lauda, then there is Ross and then there is you…
TW: The command structure is actually very clear. I think things were made up by the media a couple of weeks ago suggesting that it is not so clear, but that is not the case. Niki is the non-executive chairman of the board which means that he heads the board in non-operational, non-executive functions. He is a triple world champion; he is a good negotiator and he has good relationships. He is very straightforward and direct and is somebody who will be looking after the team. He is chairing the board but it is less of an operational function. ... ... ...
What an amazing answer. Translation: If there is one more bad season, Brawn is out and Lauda is in.
As I said before, it will be team bedlam and Lewis is right in the middle of it. Hitting the tire barrier last week in Jerez may be one of his season highlights.
Q: What is the chain of command? There is Niki Lauda, then there is Ross and then there is you…
TW: The command structure is actually very clear. I think things were made up by the media a couple of weeks ago suggesting that it is not so clear, but that is not the case. Niki is the non-executive chairman of the board which means that he heads the board in non-operational, non-executive functions. He is a triple world champion; he is a good negotiator and he has good relationships. He is very straightforward and direct and is somebody who will be looking after the team. He is chairing the board but it is less of an operational function. ... ... ...
What an amazing answer. Translation: If there is one more bad season, Brawn is out and Lauda is in.
As I said before, it will be team bedlam and Lewis is right in the middle of it. Hitting the tire barrier last week in Jerez may be one of his season highlights.