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Toto Wolff Calls Michael Masi a ‘Lunatic’ for Controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi F1 Chaos!

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
November 1, 2025
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Toto Wolff Calls Michael Masi a ‘Lunatic’ for Controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi F1 Chaos!

Toto Wolff’s Fiery Outburst: Michael Masi is a ‘Lunatic’ After Infamous Abu Dhabi 2021 F1 Showdown!

In a shocking revelation that has sent ripples through the motorsport world, Toto Wolff, the head honcho of the Mercedes F1 team, has unleashed a blistering attack on former FIA race director Michael Masi, labeling him a ‘lunatic’ in light of the catastrophic events surrounding the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. This race, etched in the annals of Formula 1 history, was not just a contest for the world championship; it was a dramatic saga filled with controversy, confusion, and an ending that left fans and professionals alike reeling.

The 2021 title clash saw Lewis Hamilton on the brink of securing his record-breaking eighth world championship, only to have his dreams crushed in the final moments by Max Verstappen, who claimed his inaugural title. The pivotal moment? Masi’s disastrous handling of the safety car procedure, a decision that has been deemed a monumental ‘human error’ by an FIA investigation. This blunder not only altered the course of the championship but also led to Masi’s ousting from his position as race director for the 2022 season. However, the scars of that fateful day are far from healed, as Wolff’s vehement comments illustrate.

In a candid interview with The Telegraph, alongside his wife Susie Wolff—who is promoting her memoir “Driven”—Toto recounted the gut-wrenching experience of witnessing the title slip away. “I have not experienced the loss of control of a situation since I was a child,” he lamented, his voice filled with palpable frustration. “There is one lunatic who can basically destroy the record of the greatest champion of all time.”

Susie, echoing her husband’s sentiments, added: “It was disbelief. That one person’s decision to interpret the rules in a way that they had never been interpreted before could have caused such an outcome. It sat so heavily with me for a long time afterwards.” Their shared anguish underscores the emotional toll that the 2021 season finale inflicted on the Mercedes team and its supporters.

Since that notorious day in Abu Dhabi, the fortunes of the drivers have taken a dramatic turn. Max Verstappen has continued to dominate the sport, clinching three additional titles and currently in pursuit of his fifth championship. Meanwhile, Hamilton, once the titan of F1, finds himself in an uphill battle, unable to secure a podium with Ferrari. The hope for a resurgence now rests on the impending 2026 F1 regulation changes, which could potentially revive Hamilton’s title aspirations.

This explosive exchange not only highlights the ongoing fallout from the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP but also serves as a stark reminder of how a single decision can alter the trajectory of sporting legends. As the motorsport community watches closely, the legacy of that race—and the controversial figure at its center, Michael Masi—continues to loom large in the world of Formula 1, igniting debates that will resonate for years to come.

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