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Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has branded Red Bull’s failed protest against George Russell “so petty and so small”, and “just embarrassing”
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff criticized Red Bull’s failed protest against George Russell, calling it “petty and embarrassing.”
Red Bull protested alleging Russell drove erratically under the safety car and was unsportsmanlike for complaining about Verstappen overtaking him.
The team accused Russell of “gamesmanship” and tried to suggest he planned to bait Verstappen into rule-breaking.
Despite their efforts, the stewards rejected Red Bull’s claims, with Wolff questioning the merit of the protest.
The strained relationship between Wolff and Red Bull’s Christian Horner adds to the tension between the two teams.
Mercedes and Red Bull have a history of intense rivalry, with Wolff finding it hard to let go when boundaries are crossed.
