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Italian taxi drivers are not happy with a comment made by Mercedes boss Toto Wolff in the aftermath of Max Verstappen’s collision with George Russell in the Spanish GP.
Taxi drivers in Rome strongly criticized Mercedes boss Toto Wolff for his “road rage” comment following the Spanish Grand Prix. Wolff compared the incident between Max Verstappen and George Russell to the aggression of Rome and Naples taxi drivers. He later expressed his bewilderment at Verstappen’s move, leading to a 10-second penalty. Rome’s taxi association president suggested Wolff focus on his team’s performance rather than criticizing drivers. Multiple taxi drivers highlighted Rome’s challenging traffic conditions, with one referring to it as a “jungle” that requires skillful maneuvering. They emphasized the importance of driving safely to avoid accidents and stressed the complexities of navigating Rome’s chaotic streets compared to a Formula 1 track.
