Wolff: New rivalry between Rosberg and Hamilton

Si Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg had good relations at the start of the season, the rivalry between Nico Rosberg and Lewis Hamilton inevitably created tensions which only grew stronger over the course of the events and incidents. The collision between the two teammates at Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium) marked a new stage in the battle of the drivers Mercedes who cordially ignored each other in Monza (Italy) even though they had achieved another double.

Before the Singapore Grand Prix this weekend, Toto wolff admits that the situation has deteriorated between the two drivers even if these tensions are inevitable when the title is at stake. “We went from an almost friendly relationship at the start of the season to a very intense moment (at Spa-Francorchamps) where we could almost realize that they were two enemies fighting for the coronation”, the executive chairman of Mercedes Motorsport told BBC Sport. “It’s also a learning experience for them. These boys have been trained all their lives with the main objective of winning the Drivers' title in F1. They are there today having the same car, fighting against each other for this trophy. One will win and the other will fail. It's new and it may be a difficult experience for them. »