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Toto Wolff has spoken publicly for the first time since former nemesis Christian Horner was sacked by Red Bull.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff humorously suggested he could face challenges if former Red Bull chief Christian Horner gets involved with the FIA. Horner’s departure from Red Bull marked the conclusion of his two-decade leadership, making Wolff the longest-serving team principal after arriving at Mercedes in 2013. The tension between Horner and Wolff escalated during the 2021 season as Verstappen and Hamilton competed for the championship, with their dispute captured in Drive to Survive. Despite their differences, recent developments indicated an improved relationship between the two, with Horner expected to return to F1 in the future. Wolff acknowledged the potential consequences of Horner’s possible future involvement with the FIA, while recognizing his impact on the sport with his controversial and impactful persona. Wolff mentioned that he had not yet reached out to Horner but planned to do so in the near future.
