Ferrari tensions give Wolff sense of deja vu
SAO PAULO: As Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur answered questions about tensions between drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc on Friday in Sao Paulo, he brought back bad memories for the other team principal at the press conference, Toto Wolff.
Five days after a clash between Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at the Mexican Grand Prix, Ferrari's Fred Vasseur faced tough questions about the strained relationship between the two drivers at a press conference in Sao Paulo. Wolff, the principal of rival team Mercedes, remembered his own struggles with Hamilton and Nico Rosberg during the 2016 title battle.
The incident at the Spanish Grand Prix saw both drivers crash out on the opening lap, allowing a young Max Verstappen to win his debut race for Red Bull. Vasseur noted that Sunday's altercation had not resulted in a crash or retirement, but had nevertheless cost Ferrari a one-two finish. He emphasized that strong drivers often have edges and want to win, and that such situations are difficult to manage, especially when the media focuses on the front-runners.
Wolff empathized with Vasseur's situation and suggested that only significant moments like this can reinforce the importance of respect within the team and among the many thousands of individuals working to support the brand.
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