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Wolff calls Ferrari team principal ‘proper mafioso’
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff initially rejected participating in Drive to Survive due to the influence of a “hard-man” Ferrari team boss. Eventually, both Mercedes and Ferrari allowed the cameras in, though initially they were skeptical of the documentary’s value. Wolff shared his initial reservations at an Autosport Business Exchange event in New York, citing his focus on winning races and championships. Maurizio Arrivabene, described as a “mafioso” figure, similarly resisted the idea, emphasizing that Ferrari and Mercedes were there to win titles, not to be part of a spectacle. Arrivabene’s tenure at Ferrari was followed by Mattia Binotto, while he later moved to Juventus FC before resigning amid a financial scandal.The latest F1 headlines hint at potential risks for Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari seat, amid warnings regarding criticism of Fernando Alonso.
