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April 1, 2023: GEORGE RUSSELL, MAX VERSTAPPEN and LEWIS HAMILTON during the Post Qualifying press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix on April 01, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia – ZUMAa155 20230401_zaa_a155_172 Copyright: xChristopherxKhouryx
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April 1, 2023: GEORGE RUSSELL, MAX VERSTAPPEN and LEWIS HAMILTON during the Post Qualifying press conference, PK, Pressekonferenz at the Australian Formula One Grand Prix on April 01, 2023 in Melbourne, Australia – ZUMAa155 20230401_zaa_a155_172 Copyright: xChristopherxKhouryx
Just when you think the rivalry between Mercedes and Red Bull is beginning to calm down, something revives it. Max Verstappen and George Russell had an incident yesterday during the Sprint Race which picked fuel after Verstappen’s unsavory comments. The debate stirred the pot on the Dutchman’s own past, which hasn’t been as clean as he thinks it is. Toto Wolff recently added more fuel to that fire recently by blaming an entire generation of drivers with a Lewis Hamilton comparison.
After the conclusion of the Sprint Race in Baku, Verstappen confronted Russell for the first lap incident where he took damage to his floor and bodywork. Cameras picked the reigning champion, calling the Briton a “d**ckhead”. Addressing the controversy, Toto earlier defended Max. However, now he has taken the debate to a whole new level.
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Toto Wolff blames the new generation of drivers for the Max Verstappen-George Russell incident
While speaking during the media session yesterday, Wolff was asked whether he believed that Verstappen raced differently against Mercedes drivers. Responding to the question, the Mercedes boss said, “No, I think Max races Lewis differently. But between the same generation drivers, they’re all fierce. They know each other so well.”
The comment got Mercedes and Hamilton fans’ backing. However, Red Bull fans were far from pleased. Naturally, it kicked off another debate between the two camps online.
Take a look at some reactions to the comment from Twitter.
This is a fair assessment from Toto tbh.
— Chickinthepaddock (@paddock_spy) April 29, 2023
One fan did not take well to Wolff blaming an entire generation of drivers.
why did he have to throw the term “same generation” in there? has nothing to do with age. i am liking toto less and less lately.
— Lulupassau (@danubelle2) April 30, 2023
Exactly clownappen 🤡 things he is great and he can do it but when someone does to him what he did. He is so profound with words and just shows what a d******* redbull signed and his maturity
— Ron (@geekAron) April 30, 2023
He has to race LuLu differently, because LuLu is an entitled pr!ck who thinks the world owes him a favour and pushed other drivers off the track .
Other than the amazing call by Masi in Abu Dhabi 2021, the FIA seem to think so too.— P.🍐eira (@380driver) April 30, 2023
And obviously, Mercedes fans came to the Austrian manager’s rescue, agreeing with his assessment.
Even Toto sees it. 👀
Amen 🙌🏽 https://t.co/w9iUa4U2VL
— WhatoF1t (@WhatoF1t) April 30, 2023
We've been saying… https://t.co/qRnzsQD6C3
— ℝ𝕚𝕤𝕙𝕔𝕒 🏁 (@RishcaAbrahams) April 29, 2023
Real recognize real. https://t.co/2iA4J7IAdh pic.twitter.com/k8wWPqjEyw
— love, rocky (@rockthebear) April 29, 2023
Facts are being spoken. https://t.co/7f74ggztwi
— V F1 (@swiftsambi) April 29, 2023
Another fan was glad that their opinion got legitimacy from the Mercedes team principal.
For all of my criticisms, I’m so relieved that THIS distinction is clear. Yes Toto. https://t.co/5dZrHWcfhF
— Athena 🏳️🌈 (@tarmactorque) April 29, 2023
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The needle between these two teams is never going away after 2021 😅 https://t.co/Y7lCwbS0En
— James (@JOC__1991) April 29, 2023
Do you think Toto’s assessment is justified here? Is it just a problem of aggression with the new breed of drivers? Let us know your opinion in the comments below.
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