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Toto Wolff has blasted former F1 Race Director Michael Masi for “destroying” Lewis Hamilton’s chance of winning a record eighth title, branding the Australian a “lunatic”.
Toto Wolff criticized former Formula 1 Race Director Michael Masi for allegedly sabotaging Lewis Hamilton’s chance to win the record eighth World Championship by calling Masi a “lunatic.”
The 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, the final race of the season and championship decider between Hamilton and Max Verstappen, remains vivid in Wolff’s memory due to Masi’s decisions.
Following a tense title battle, Hamilton appeared to be cruising towards victory until a controversial late-race incident involving the Safety Car and lapped cars intervention allowed Verstappen to pass and win the championship.
Wolff’s intense reaction during the race, expressing anger and disbelief, led to subsequent discussions about Masi’s judgment and the resulting fallout from the race.
Both Toto and Susie Wolff have openly shared their thoughts and emotions on the controversial events of the season finale, highlighting the lasting impact of Masi’s actions on the championship outcome.
