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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff delivered a tough verdict on the battle between Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc upon the restart of the F1 Spanish GP, describing the pair’s battle for position as “over-racing.”
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff criticized Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc’s aggressive racing during the restart of the Spanish Grand Prix, labeling it as “over-racing.”
The race resumed after a late Safety Car deployment following the retirement of Mercedes driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
Verstappen and Leclerc engaged in a fierce battle for position, with Leclerc ultimately overtaking Verstappen to claim third place.
Shortly after, a clash between Verstappen and Mercedes driver George Russell occurred, prompting Wolff to question Verstappen’s actions and describe the incident as “incomprehensible.”
Wolff emphasized the importance of tire management amidst the team’s struggles during the race, highlighting the need to address issues and improve performance for the upcoming season.
