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Toto Wolff Sparks Outrage Among Italian Taxi Drivers With Controversial F1 Comparison

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
June 4, 2025
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Toto Wolff Sparks Outrage Among Italian Taxi Drivers With Controversial F1 Comparison

Formula One F1 - Mexico City Grand Prix - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - October 26, 2024 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff talks to press after practice REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo

Formula 1 Boss Toto Wolff Sparks Outrage Among Italian Taxi Drivers

In a controversial move, Toto Wolff found himself in hot water after attempting to inject some humor into the discussion surrounding the clash between Max Verstappen and George Russell. The Mercedes team principal’s comparison of the aggressive racing move to the chaotic driving seen in Italian cities like Rome and Naples did not sit well with local taxi drivers.

Wolff’s statement likening the on-track maneuver to the erratic behavior of “certain taxi drivers in Rome or Naples who go crazy in traffic” triggered a wave of backlash from the Roman taxi community. Loreno Bittarelli, the president of a prominent taxi association, came to the defense of his fellow drivers, asserting that they are superior behind the wheel compared to F1 drivers and highlighting the notorious traffic mayhem in Rome. Bittarelli warned Wolff against perpetuating “false stereotypes.”

Adding fuel to the fire, the transport workers’ union Filt-Cgil joined the debate, drawing parallels between the speed of the Mercedes team and the pace of traffic in Rome. Union leader Nicola di Giacobbe emphasized the daily challenges faced by taxi drivers, pointing out that navigating just two kilometers in the city could take up to 30 minutes.

The clash between the F1 world and the Italian taxi industry has ignited a fierce discussion about respect, skill, and the perception of driving abilities. Stay tuned for more updates on this developing story.

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