Max Verstappen, McLaren and Toto Wolff
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff believes there is a “psychological advantage” to being an underdog in the fight for the Formula 1 title. His comments came as Max Verstappen once again slashed his points deficit in Austin, picking up wins in both the sprint and grand prix.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes Max Verstappen has the psychological advantage over both Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as the Formula 1 Drivers’ Championship battle heats up. The Mercedes team boss,
The reigning world champion looked dead and buried in the title fight after the summer break, as Piastri’s Dutch Grand Prix triumph moved him over 100 points clear of Verstappen, and 34 points ahead of team-mate Norris. However, since then, momentum has swung in the Red Bull driver’s favour.
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Toto Wolff insists Max Verstappen flirt was “just a coincidence”
Wolff told Sky Sports F1 on Friday that he was going to learn from what he called a “mistake”, insisting “there wasn’t any on-purpose flirting” and claiming this was “just a coincidence”, while admitting the uncertainty over the driver line-up ended up being “destabilising for everyone”.
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has projected that Max Verstappen now holds the "psychological advantage" in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship
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