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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is said to harbour regret over his handling of its infamous F1 rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, according to unnamed team members.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff reportedly regrets his handling of the intense Formula 1 rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg, as per sources within the team. The team has a history of exceptional drivers, including Michael Schumacher, Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli. Under Wolff’s leadership, Mercedes has been dominant in the hybrid era, although the 2022 downforce regulations have posed challenges. The ruthless battle between Rosberg and Hamilton, childhood friends turned rivals, was a defining period for the team. Rosberg’s meticulous approach and psychological tactics eventually led him to victory in 2016, after years of intense competition. Wolff’s alleged remorse over his management of the team dynamics during that period has drawn comparisons to McLaren’s recent controversial decision-making involving Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at the Italian Grand Prix.
