“His Comment Was a Bit Sarcastic”: Toto Wolff Reveals Lewis Hamilton’s ‘Provocative’ Masterplan While Defending Him Against Backlash From Max Verstappen

Remember the 2007 season when Lewis Hamilton shocked Fernando Alonso? Although the two are good friends now, they were arch rivals and that can be noticed in their snarky comments pointed toward the other one. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen’s rivalry is as fierce as it gets. Despite the fact that the flame had somewhat died down, the sparks could still be seen. Now as Max Verstappen gives backlash to the Briton for his comments, Toto Wolff defends Lewis Hamilton and reveals his provocative masterplan. What is this plan?

Max Verstappen and Co. have showcased unparalleled dominance this year. Red Bull has already started working on their 2024 car while other teams try to play catch up during the remainder of the 2023 season. Lewis Hamilton advised the FIA to fix a date. Only after that date has passed can the team start working on next year’s car. This was to get rid of these long periods of dominance by a team. 

Max Verstappen, in the dominant RB19, obviously didn’t like the idea and said: “Life is not fair, not only in Formula 1.” Nevertheless, as Verstappen gave Hamilton the backlash, Toto Wolff agrees that the Briton was a provocation against Verstappen. According to FormulaPassion.it, Toto Wolff sided with Hamilton and revealed his master plan. The Austrian said “He always tries to put some pressure on others, it was a bit of a sarcastic comment his. It’s not very feasible, we don’t have the Balance of Performance in Formula 1 and that’s important” [Translated Via Google]

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Mercedes have their hands full at the moment with Lewis Hamilton’s contract extension, the upgrades coming to Silverstone, P2 constructors fighting with Aston Martin, and many more things. Nevertheless, with Ferrari bringing the upgrades, the Silver Arrows seems to have fallen down the pecking order. Hamilton comments about his expectations from the Austrian GP.

Lewis Hamilton and Co. facing difficulties in Austria

Helmut Marko suggested that Ferrari usually go well around the Red Bull Ring and Lewis Hamilton advised that the Mercedes W14 isn’t that well suited to the track in Austria. Hamilton only managed P5 in qualifying, which seems a little underwhelming after the promise shown in the previous races. The Briton suggested that both Red Bull and Ferrari are faster than his Mercedes. Let’s see what he can do come Sunday. 

According to @JunaidSamodien_’s Tweet, Lewis Hamilton said “It’s not P1, but I will try and work with it [P5] tomorrow. I think our race pace was around third fastest at the time. The Red Bull’s and Ferrari were quickest or Aston’s… or maybe we’re fourth. I am not quite sure exactly. We were just focused on getting around as quick as possible. It was a difficult session. Our car in general has never suited this circuit. It shows that again today. A really tough session but we got through it.”

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What do you think about Toto Wolff’s comments regarding the statement made by Lewis Hamilton?