Mercedes critics think I'm Satan - Wolff
Summary
Mercedes Formula 1 team boss Toto Wolff denies that the team favors Kimi Antonelli over George Russell. Despite Russell’s engine failure and a grid penalty at recent races, Wolff says both drivers are treated equally, and Mercedes is trying different car setups to find the best performance.Key Facts
- Toto Wolff has been leading Mercedes F1 team since 2013.
- George Russell’s championship hopes were hurt by an engine failure in Bahrain and a penalty for using too many engine parts.
- Russell is 86 points behind team-mate Kimi Antonelli in the standings.
- Wolff rejects claims of favoritism and says Mercedes aims to give both drivers equal support.
- Wolff has a close personal relationship with both Russell and Antonelli, who joined the team as young drivers.
- Mercedes is trying two car setups at the Singapore Grand Prix, with Russell using an older version and Antonelli getting a newer upgrade.
- The recent car upgrade did not improve performance as expected, and Mercedes is adjusting its approach for future seasons.
- Wolff finds some social media criticisms unfair and said he ignores the negativity.
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