Home

F1

Wolff: More F1 Collisions in the Pipeline If Hamilton-Verstappen Don’t Race in ‘Sportsmanlike’ Manner

Published 07/26/2021, 10:01 AM EDT

Follow Us

via Reuters

The crash that took place as a result of contact between Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton at the British Grand Prix is expected to mark the beginning of a bitter rivalry between the two. Lewis’ boss and Mercedes team principal also feels this way, and believes that if the two don’t drive in a decent manner, more such crashes are bound to happen.

WATCH STORY: Lewis Hamilton’s Biggest F1 Crashes

Hamilton-Verstappen battle has become more intense: Toto Wolff

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Speaking to Autosport, the Austrian revealed that the dynamics of the title fight have changed and he foresees more collisions between the Briton and the Dutchman.

“I think that the intensity has increased since Silverstone,” said Wolff.

Trending

Get instantly notified of the hottest F1 stories via Google! Click on Follow Us and Tap the Blue Star.

Follow Us

via Reuters

“It certainly will not be the last time they fight for position and hopefully they can do it in a sportsmanlike way. And, if not, we will see more collisions,” said the Mercedes team boss.

Lewis Hamilton vs Mercedes: Who Deserves Credit for Their Success in Formula One

Wolff believes Lewis Hamilton does not need to prove anything

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

Given the circumstances of the title fight heading into Silverstone, many felt that Lewis intentionally caused Max’s crash to regain his edge in the championships.

However, Toto Wolff believes the seven-time world champion does not need to prove anything to anyone. He stated Hamilton has achieved everything in the sport to get to the position he is in today, and thus, there is no reason for him to intentionally cause such a crash.

via Reuters

“I think he’s much beyond proving a point,” said Wolff. “He is a 99-time race winner and seven-time world champion. There is nothing Lewis Hamilton needs to prove to anybody anymore,” Wolff concluded.

ADVERTISEMENT

Article continues below this ad

With every pundit in the sport forecasting more Hamilton-Verstappen collisions in the future, do you think the two drivers will be able to put this behind them and maintain their healthy relationship?

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Devang Chauhan

1,560Articles

One take at a time

Devang Chauhan is an F1 author at EssentiallySports. Having completed his graduation in Journalism and Mass Communication, he has a keen eye for writing engaging and detailed articles on F1. Previously a writer for Sport Social's 'Chase Your Sport' Magazine, Devang has been a ardent follower of the sport for over a decade and has attended two editions of the Indian Grand Prix.
Show More>