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澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Carlos Sainz to set an all-time record in F1 by claiming his 10th consecutive win𝓡 at Monza. 

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It marked the Dutchman’s 12th v꧋ictory from 14 races in the 2023 season amid his charge towards a third world title in a ꦏrow. 

But Wolff was not over♌ly impressed by Verstappen’s historic achievement. 

“Ou♒r situation was a little bit different because we had two guys fighting against each other within the team,” Wolff told Sky, in a subtle dig towa𓆏rds Red Bull’s ongoing domination.

“I don’t know whethe🦄r 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澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:George Russell taking a low-key fifth, one place ahead of teammate 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton

“Lots of incid👍ents. You have to be careful not to be too happy about fifth and sixth,” Wolff said of Mercedes’ race. 

“I ꦏthink we maximised the points, for what was there𓆏 today.”

Both Russell and Hamilton picked up five-second time penalties for separate infringements, which ultimately had no impac🌌t on their result.&nbs🍒p;

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

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