There’s one aspect that F1 was missing before the 2021 season – a championship rivalry. In 2021, however, we managed to offer the much-needed duel between two top-class drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. In addition, their struggles are now starting to go astray as well, and the duo get caught up in a war of words.
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In the midst of the constant exchange of words between the two, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff sees himself as a mere spectator in the duo’s verbal fight.
The Austrian believed the ongoing war of words is pure entertainment, which could further increase interest in the 2021 season.
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What did the Mercedes F1 boss say?
As reported by GP fans, Wolff thought it was great to see the two get on each other’s nerves in an already heated rivalry.
“It’s great. We have a battle between great drivers, the championship has turned in both directions and things are being said that are good for entertainment,” said Wolff.
Formula 1 F1 – Portuguese Grand Prix – International Algarve Circuit – Portimao, Portugal – April 30, 2021 Toto Wolff, Executive Director of Mercedes GP, speaks about REUTERS at the press conference of the FIA / Handout team principals
“I would attribute this sentence to entertainment and it would be great to talk about and write about. This is action on and off the track. “
The interesting thing about this rivalry is that both title contenders respected each other well enough on the track to avoid terrible incidents, despite racing against each other in almost every race this season.
Verstappen’s excavation at Lewis Hamilton in Monaco
Before the weekend in Monaco, Hamilton claimed that unlike his record career, Verstappen still had a lot to prove. And that didn’t go down well with the Dutchman.
After delivering the much-needed result with which Verstappen zoomed past Hamilton into the championship lead for the first time, he continued to respond to his comments.
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Formula 1 F1 – Portuguese Grand Prix – International Algarve Circuit – Portimao, Portugal – May 2, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton shakes hands with Red Bulls Max Verstappen after winning the racing pool via REUTERS / Gabriel Bouys
“First of all, actions always speak louder than words. I think that’s a good lesson after this weekend. They know you need to speak on the line. I like that, ”he said.
With the duo’s rivalry intensifying with each weekend, there is no guarantee that either of them will keep their noses clean this season. Will this fight turn for the worst in the future? Or will the duo continue to keep their fights clean on the track?
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