MEXICO CITY -- Toto Wolff has brushed off comments made by former F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone that Mercedes helped Ferrari become a title contender in 2017.
This year has seen Ferrari provide Mercedes with its toughest challenge since the introduction of V6 turbo engines. Much of the success has been credited with the revamp to Ferrari's chassis department after the departure of James Allison last year.
However Ecclestone, who was removed as F1 boss when Liberty Media took over the sport this year, has caused a stir by suggesting the Italian team had outside help.
When asked by La Repubblica who helped Ferrari, Ecclestone said: "Mercedes -- and for good reason.