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Why did Wolff speak to Bottas in the middle of the race at Portimao?
Starting from pole position, Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes) once again gave in to the pace exerted by his teammate Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen (Red Bull) during the 2021 Portuguese Grand Prix. The Finn, third under the checkered flag, was disappointed after a race where his boss Toto wolff had encouraged him on the radio.
The main person concerned appreciated this speech, while the driver talks largely with his track engineer Riccardo Musconi. “There were many times when Toto turned on the radio to say something. This is all support and it shows that there is support and passion behind it – and that never hurts. Obviously, I always give everything I have on the track. But yes, it's good. »
Round the outside at Turn 1
The move that put @LewisHamilton well on the way to his second victory in Portugal #PortugueseGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/oV1D6vTY6M
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Toto Wolff's predecessor at the head of Mercedes in F1, Ross Brawn carefully observed this radio message in Portimao. “There is a pretty fascinating dynamic going on with them at the moment, in order to support Valtteri as best as possible, declared the Managing Director of F1.
It's quite unusual for a team principal to take the microphone and speak to one of his drivers during a Grand Prix, but I think it reflects the desire to do everything possible to support him as he goes through a difficult time. bad pass. »
Find it in AUTO issue 2310hebdo, on sale Monday evening digitally and Wednesday on newsstands, analysis of F1 in Portugal by our special correspondent.
Medhi Casaurang
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