Wolff returns to his comments towards Bottas

The slightest word spoken in the paddock of the F1 can ignite the powder, an obvious reason why communication is increasingly polite. At the Hungarian GP, ​​the media focused on the reaction of Valtteri Bottas upon learning that his boss Toto wolff referred to him as a “wingman.”

If the Finn quickly returned to his comments by explaining that he had reacted “hotly”, Toto Wolff also wanted to develop his thoughts.

“This is exactly why things that aren’t directly discussed face to face get completely out of control. In (yesterday's) race, from 2nd place where he started, Valtteri completed a perfect "winger" race. I'm not talking about the Championship, there are no No. 1 and No. 2 drivers in our team, but it concerned his way of riding which was in my opinion Valtteri's best race at Mercedes the last three years”, explained Toto Wolff.

“The mixed feeling comes from the fact that he should have finished 2nd. That’s where he started from and where he was at the end of the first round, but perhaps the term winger doesn’t do him justice. He had a sensational race and helped Lewis (Hamilton) to build a lead. But Lewis on the other hand drove without making any mistakes. said the Austrian.

Valtteri Bottas is in 4th place in the Championship, 14 points behind Kimi Räikkönen (Ferrari) and 81 points behind his teammate at the top of the Drivers' standings.

Discover the analysis of the Hungarian GP carried out by our special correspondents in issue 2176 of AUTOhebdo, available from Monday evening in digital version on all platforms, and from this Wednesday on newsstands.