Days After “Wikipedia” Insult, Wolff’s Hatred for Verstappen Unmasked by Rosberg in Eye Catching Revelation

Controversies often make headlines as much as race victories. Recently, Toto Wolff started a war of words. The catalyst for this clash? Max Verstappen‘s record-breaking 10 consecutive wins, which Wolff dismissively deemed “irrelevant,” suggesting it was merely a statistic for Wikipedia enthusiasts, his words, “It is not something that would be important for me, those numbers, it is for Wikipedia and nobody reads that anyway.” However, the repercussions of Wolff’s remarks didn’t take long to manifest. In an eye-catching revelation, Nico Rosberg has unmasked the genuine sentiments within the Mercedes team regarding Verstappen’s historic achievement.

The Italian GP presented a challenging scenario for Mercedes. Despite the penalties, their drivers finished P5 and P6, a considerable distance behind their rivals. The race itself had moments of tension, with Max Verstappen nursing a late reliability scare and the Ferrari duo engaging in a fierce battle for the last podium spot. Martin Brundle weighed in on Wolff’s downplay, expressing his surprise and disappointment at the comments made by Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff regarding Verstappen’s domination. Brundle lauded Verstappen’s achievement of winning 10 consecutive races. He emphasized that such an accomplishment deserved global recognition and admiration, much like any dominant figure in other sports. Nico Rosberg offered a similar perspective.

During a conversation on the Sky Sports F1 podcast, Rosberg shared his insight into Wolff’s comments. He noted, “Toto was not too happy with his own team’s performance at the time, as they finished fifth and sixth, miles behind Ferrari and Red Bull. Toto was a bit dejected, and that made his answer a bit darker. He was perhaps a little less friendly than he would have been otherwise because the correct answer would have been: hats off and all respect to Red Bull for these achievements.” In essence, Wolff’s reaction, as observed by Rosberg, hinted at a deeper sentiment – one that harbored a degree of animosity towards Verstappen and Red Bull’s achievements.

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Toto Wolff’s candid remark about Verstappen’s record being “for Wikipedia” now carries a different weight, thanks to Rosberg’s revelation. This revelation serves as a reminder that beneath the veneer of sportsmanship and camaraderie, rivalries and personal sentiments can simmer as there’s another aspect that has piqued Toto Wolff’s interest.

Toto Wolff’s hopes for Red Bull

The FIA recently announced a forthcoming technical directive set to take effect from the Singapore GP. This directive aims to address the issue of flexible wings, a topic that has garnered attention due to its potential impact on aerodynamic performance. According to FIA regulations, both front and rear wings are strictly prohibited from flexing, as this can significantly enhance a car’s aerodynamics, thus providing an unfair advantage.

Toto Wolff has expressed his hopes that these stricter measures will adversely affect RBR’s performance, ideally costing them precious time on the track. Flexi-wings have been a topic of concern, with some teams seemingly exploiting a regulatory loophole to gain an edge. However, Wolff remains cautiously optimistic about the outcome of these changes, acknowledging that the chances of Red Bull losing half a second due to the new directive may not be as significant as he would hope.

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