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Williams boss James Vowles texted Mercedes counterpart Toto Wolff during the Monaco Grand Prix to apologise for the manipulation tactics his team had unleashed
During the Monaco Grand Prix, Williams team boss James Vowles apologized to Mercedes’ Toto Wolff for the team’s manipulation tactics. Williams instructed their drivers to create a gap by backing off, causing controversy and frustration for others, like George Russell.
Both Williams drivers expressed regret for manipulating the race, with Vowles texting Wolff in real-time to apologize. Wolff understood their actions, given the circumstances with the Racing Bulls team employing similar tactics.
Vowles mentioned they had no choice due to Racing Bulls’ actions, prompting Wolff to consider potential rule tweaks for future races. Despite adding to their constructors’ tally, Vowles was not pleased with how it unfolded and hoped for a fairer competition in the future.
