Toto Wolff dismissive of Max Verstappen’s F1 win record: 'For Wikipedia - nobody reads that anyway'

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has dismissed Max Verstappen’s record-breaking F1 victory at the Italian Grand Prix by saying it is “for Wikipedia”. 
Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director on the grid. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15,
Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director on the grid. Formula 1…

Verstappen overcame a firm challenge from Ferrari’s 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Carlos Sainz to s🐻et a🌺n all-time record in F1 by claiming his 10th consecutive win at Monza. 

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It marked the Dutchman’s 12th victory from 14 races in the 2023 season amid his charge towards a third world title in a row.&n𝔉bsp🔯;

But Wolff was notඣ overly impressed by Verstappen’s historic achievement. 

“Our situation was a little bit different📖 because we had two guys fighting against each other within the team,” Wolff told Sky, i💞n a subtle dig towards Red Bull’s ongoing domination.

“I don’t know whethe𝓡r he [Verstappen] cares about the record. It’s not꧅ something that would bother me, any of those numbers. 

"It’s for Wikipedia - nobody reads that, anyway.”

Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 15, Italian
Race winner Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing celebrates in parc ferme. Formula 1 World…

It proved to be a difficult race for Mercedes, with 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:George Russell taking a low-key fifth, one place ahead of teammate 168澳洲5最新开奖结果:Lewis Hamilton

“Lots of incide⛄nts. You have to be careful not to be too happy about fifth and sixth,” Wolff said of Mercedes’ race. 

“I think we maximꦬised the points, for what was there today.”

Both Russell and Hamilton picked up five-second time penalties for sepa𝕴rate infringements, which ultimately h♎ad no impact on their result. 

“I think both penalties you can justify,” Wolff admitted. “We will look at data for how we can prevent it in the future💝.”

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