In 2016, a collision between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton in Barcelona resulted in dramatic action from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
In 2016, Nico Rosberg, the F1 world champion, revealed that Mercedes had contemplated suspending both him and Lewis Hamilton for a race following the incident at the Spanish Grand Prix. The dramatic crash between Rosberg and Hamilton at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya during the race caused a major setback for the Silver Arrows team. This collision not only allowed their rivals to gain advantage but also led to Max Verstappen winning the race at just 18 years old. After the crash, a heated post-crash debrief took place with team principal Toto Wolff expressing his anger towards the drivers. Despite internal discussions between Wolff and the Mercedes-Benz chief Dieter Zetsche, the drivers were not fired but the possibility of a suspension was considered as a potential disciplinary action. Overall, the fallout from the incident highlighted the strained dynamic between Rosberg and Hamilton within the Mercedes team.
