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The Mercedes boss was speaking after the F1 drivers found themselves divided over the incident.
Toto Wolff believes George Russell bears some of the “responsibility” for his crash during the Australian Grand Prix when he attempted to overtake Fernando Alonso late in the race. Alonso brake-checked Russell on the penultimate lap, causing Russell to crash into the barrier. The stewards penalized Alonso with a drive-through penalty and added three penalty points to his super license. Russell voiced concerns about the consequences if Alonso had not been penalized, describing the situation as potentially opening a “can of worms.” Ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix, drivers had differing opinions on the severity of the penalty, with Nico Hulkenberg criticizing Alonso and Lando Norris placing some blame on Russell. Wolff, while not fully supporting either side, suggested that Russell should share some responsibility for the incident alongside Alonso. Wolff emphasized the need for drivers to consider a karting philosophy of managing speed before corners for better exits in high-speed corners, highlighting the importance of throttle and brake input data analysis.LayoutManager_ENG1.tensorSubscribe to our YouTube channel for a chance to win Red Bull or Ferrari merchandise in our F1 prize giveaway!
