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Toto Wolff has waded into the on-going war of words between George Russell and Max Verstappen – with an attack on Christian Horner.
Toto Wolff described Christian Horner as a “yapping little terrier” amid the ongoing dispute between George Russell and Max Verstappen. The controversy arose in Qatar when Verstappen lost pole position due to a penalty, which elevated Russell. Verstappen’s criticism of Russell’s conduct led to a heated exchange, with Horner characterizing Russell as “hysterical.” Russell, in turn, accused Verstappen of behaving as if he were “above the law” and making threats on the track. Mercedes’ Wolff sided with Russell in challenging Horner’s remarks and approach, emphasizing the importance of considering different perspectives and nuances in such situations. Wolff condemned Horner’s eagerness to pass judgment on Russell’s mental state, asserting that it is inappropriate for a team principal to make such claims.
