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Christian Horner says his rival Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff “loves to hate me” as he responded to the escalating row between Max Verstappen and George Russell
Christian Horner stated that Toto Wolff “loves to hate me” amidst the ongoing conflict between Max Verstappen and George Russell. Horner defended Verstappen’s honesty and dismissed the drama as part of the pre-Christmas pantomime. Despite Wolff’s criticisms, Horner remains confident in Verstappen’s account of the events. Horner playfully embraced being compared to a terrier by Wolff and highlighted the loyalty of terriers. The tension between Horner and Wolff has been a recurring theme in the 2021 Formula 1 season, but Horner emphasized the importance of track performance over personal conflicts. Horner suggested that Wolff should focus on celebrating Lewis Hamilton’s final race with the team rather than engaging in verbal spats.
