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Mercedes’ race was compromised in Qatar two weeks ago when Lewis Hamilton and George Russell collided on the opening lap.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has stated that his absence from the Qatar Grand Prix had no impact on the collision between Lewis Hamilton and George Russell on the opening lap. Wolff, who was recovering from knee surgery in Monaco, said that he was fully engaged in the race through remote communication. Despite being distant, he acknowledged that being physically present allows for better emotional connection and understanding. However, he denied that his absence was a contributing factor to the incident on track. Wolff also mentioned that the collision between the two Mercedes drivers was the first major intra-team contact since Russell joined the team, and he believes that such incidents can serve as a learning experience for the drivers and help them avoid similar situations in the future.
Source: RacingNews 365
