Mercedes won the 8th consecutive constructors’ championship in 2021. They are the only team to have won the constructors’ championship since the beginning of the turbo-hybrid era. To round off another successful year for the team, Toto Wolff wished everyone a happy new year.
DISPLAY
The article continues below this ad
The German team used social media to share a message from Wolff wishing everyone a New Year. Wolff acknowledged the year was a roller coaster ride but a successful one for the team.
DISPLAY
The article continues below this ad
“Hello everyone. So this is a wrap. 2021 is ready. There has been some highs, some lows and some glories, some drama. But in the end it feels like being alive. So I wish you a wonderful New Year’s Eve and a happy year 2022. On and up, ”said Wolff.
WATCH THE STORY: Toto Wolff swears, Valtteri Bottas Bares: The funniest moments from the journey to survival
I don’t think we’ll ever get over it: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff
As Express reports, the Austrian is still recovering from the heartbreaking season finale in Abu Dhabi. On the last lap of the race, Max Verstappen overtook Lewis Hamilton and won the drivers’ championship. Wolff mentioned that he and Hamilton will never get over events.
DISPLAY
The article continues below this ad
“It will take us a long time to digest what happened on Sunday. I don’t think we’ll ever get over it; That’s not possible. And certainly not he [Hamilton] as a driver, ”said Wolff.
Formula 1 F1 – Bahrain Grand Prix – Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain – Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff during the press conference FIA / Handout via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS – THIS PICTURE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. NO RESALE. NO ARCHIVES
“I would very much hope that both of us and the rest of the team can deal with the events … But he will never overcome the pain and hardship that were caused on Sunday,” concluded the Mercedes team boss.
DISPLAY
The article continues below this ad
The Austrian was very disappointed about the loss of the drivers’ championship. But hopefully both he and Hamilton can fight for the title again in 2022.
DIVE DEEPER
Did you enjoy reading this article? Download our exclusive app for 24×7 coverage, latest memes and social media banter. Click here to download.
