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Toto Wolff and Frederic Vasseur. FORMULA 1 ARAMCO PRE-SEASON TESTING 2023. Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir. Bahrain on 23 February 2023. PUBLICATIONxNOTxINxUK Copyright: xPhilxDuncanx ESM-0696-0023
We’ve been blessed not only by the presence of Maxiel and Piarles, but by an even better bromance that is brewing in the paddock. And no, it doesn’t involve any new drivers but rather the bosses of Ferrari and Mercedes—Frederic Vasseur and Toto Wolff! Believe me, I am as shocked as you are. They are the talk of the town now!
Where did we get the first glimpses of it? Right after qualifying in Saudi Arabia, Toto Wolff appeared behind the Ferrari boss while he was giving an interview. It was a sight to behold that left the fans giggling, who also felt sad for Haas’ boss, Guenther Steiner, as he lost his buddy to Wolff.
LMFAO FRED pic.twitter.com/16b0JxZ7GJ
— out of context Toto Wolff (@askolatte) March 4, 2023
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Mercedes and Ferrari are on similar paths, as they are both chasing the Red Bull beasts. Both are going through severe pace issues in addition to other problems: Ferrari with reliability after Charles Leclerc’s power issues in Bahrain and Mercedes with their overall concept. Coming together such as these is indicative of increasing closeness between the teams through their bosses as they plan to take on Christian Horner. Who knows, they might allow Mike Krack to join them soon and form a formidable trio.
Ferrari and Mercedes bonding at peak
Fans have to thank the common rival and target of both teams, Red Bull, for bringing these two unlikely people together. This friendship is something we wanted but didn’t know we needed. It certainly brought a sigh of relaxation to an otherwise extremely tense sport.
Brother team. Mercedes and Ferrari, scent of this sport.
— Moisés Pineda (@MoiPiineJR) March 18, 2023
Toto getting trolled by Fred is more entertaining than watching Merc and ferrari race… 😂 Fred 2, Toto 0
— OAS (@oommaaiirr_) March 18, 2023
The bromance I didn’t know I needed https://t.co/XTA295nne6
— J (@Jakie_1993) March 19, 2023
they're attached to the hip 😭 https://t.co/2cyHGzcWNK
— ☆ (@h44miltons) March 18, 2023
where is the fanfic https://t.co/Ixo2wZHATW
— a goose ⭐⭐⭐ 🇦🇷 (@hungriestheidi) March 18, 2023
Fans also joked by calling this a way for the Mercedes boss to convince his Ferrari counterpart to not go for Lewis Hamilton, as the rumors of a grid shake-up are making the rounds.
don’t take lewis from me
— Lulupassau (@danubelle2) March 18, 2023
The underated duo❤
— iz (@isa_ponnapen) March 18, 2023
fred finally have new bestie besides guenther😂
— Penyintas Jurnal (@_JurnalPedia) March 18, 2023
Wholesome 😁
— Akshat Kabra (@AkshatKabra98) March 19, 2023
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i love them 😭😭😭 https://t.co/42DcOfzowV
— lauren 🏁 (@lewisprix) March 18, 2023
A giggling Toto can never fail to make us giggle. Paired with Vasseur, we have a cute couple.
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Toto Wolff and Mercedes’ backs are pressed against the wall. Whereas Ferrari is in a better position, but obviously not at its best. The future for both teams remains largely uncertain. Hopefully, together, they present a better challenge to Christian Horner and the squad.