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Wolff vents ‘unacceptable’ Verstappen fury with bizarre taxi jibe
Toto Wolff expressed his anger towards Max Verstappen following the incident with George Russell at the Spanish Grand Prix, even comparing the champion to a “taxi-driver”.
Wolff, the Mercedes team principal, is known for defending his drivers after clashes with Verstappen, engaging in a verbal battle with Christian Horner throughout the 2021 season.
Verstappen’s actions at the Spanish GP, where he seemingly intentionally collided with Russell, led Wolff to criticize the Dutchman’s behavior, stating that he acted without regard for rules.
This was not the first clash between Verstappen and Russell, as they had a previous altercation at the 2024 Qatar GP, resulting in Verstappen losing pole position for obstructing Russell during qualifying.
Russell publicly condemned Verstappen’s on-track actions, labeling them as ‘bizarre’ and ‘deliberate,’ while Verstappen responded with a taunting remark towards Russell.
The ongoing feud between Verstappen and Russell highlights the tensions and controversies that have characterized the Formula 1 season, with their clashes attracting significant media attention.
