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‘Was it the most intelligent thing I’ve said?’ Wolff addresses ‘Wikipedia’ jibe
Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, recently won his 10th consecutive Formula 1 race at the Italian Grand Prix, surpassing Sebastian Vettel’s previous record of 9 consecutive wins. After the race, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff was asked about Verstappen’s win record. He responded by stating that their situation was different due to having two drivers competing against each other within the team and that records and numbers like these don’t bother him. His comments received criticism from many, and Verstappen himself responded strongly. During a press conference in Singapore, Wolff admitted that his comments may not have been the wisest but explained that he and the late Niki Lauda, who he learned from, never placed much importance on trophies or numbers. He emphasized that Formula 1 is a meritocracy, recognizing the best driver in the best car as the one who ultimately wins the world championship.
Source: Crash
