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Italian taxi drivers take aim at Toto Wolff after Max Verstappen comparison
A group of Italian taxi drivers are displeased with Toto Wolff after he compared Max Verstappen to them following his clash with George Russell at Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. Wolff’s reference to Verstappen’s driving as “road rage” akin to Rome or Naples taxi drivers sparked reactions. Rome taxi drivers responded, emphasizing Italy’s improvements and criticizing Wolff’s remarks on the lack of rules in Rome and Naples. Verstappen received a time penalty and three penalty points for the incident, nearly facing a race ban. Rome taxi drivers, like Loreno Bittarelli and Nicola Di Giacobbe, demanded Wolff focus on Mercedes’ performance over criticizing others. The drivers highlighted the challenges they navigate daily in Rome, labeling it a “jungle” rather than a Formula One track. Verstappen enters the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix with heightened awareness to avoid further incidents to maintain his race eligibility.
