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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has lashed out at former race director Michael Masi once again, regarding the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
In the book ‘The Formula’, Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff strongly criticizes former race director Michael Masi, calling him a “pathological egomaniac” due to his actions during the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Masi’s controversial decision during the race led to Max Verstappen winning the championship over Lewis Hamilton in a dramatic fashion. The late safety car deployment and handling of lapped cars by Masi have been widely scrutinized, with Mercedes feeling unfairly treated. Hamilton still feels the sting of losing the title that day, but has come to terms with the outcome. Wolff remains vocal about Masi’s conduct, emphasizing the injustice done to Hamilton and the team. Despite the controversy, Wolff acknowledges the race will be remembered as one of the most captivating moments in F1 history.
