Mercedes chief Toto Wolff has given insight into the influence of late Ferrari chief Sergio Marchionne's in recent negotiations with Liberty Media regarding the future path of Formula 1. Wolff describes the Italo-Canadian executive as a larger than life character who gave a great deal to Maranello during his spell at the helm of the Italian marque. In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Wolff said,'Marchionne gave a lot to Maranello. His death is a big loss. He has the most powerful voice in meetings, in the strategy group and in negotiations. It is impossible to replace him.' But it did not take long for Ferrari to replace Marchionne, with Agnelli heir John Elkann taking the helm as...
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