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Toto Wolff unleashes fury on Red Bull’s wild claims: did Antonelli let Norris win?

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December 1, 2025
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Toto Wolff unleashes fury on Red Bull’s wild claims: did Antonelli let Norris win?
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Toto Wolff, the fiery leader of Mercedes Formula 1, has erupted in a storm of outrage over Red Bull’s jaw-dropping insinuations regarding the recent Qatar Grand Prix. The clash of titans reached a boiling point as Wolff slammed the accusations that Lando Norris received undue assistance from Kimi Antonelli, labeling the claims as “brainless” and “total nonsense.”

The drama unfolded on the penultimate lap of the Lusail race when Norris, armed with fresher tires, overtook Antonelli to secure a critical two points in the championship race. But rather than acknowledging a straightforward racing incident, Red Bull’s camp seemed to conjure a conspiracy theory. “Not sure what happened to Antonelli, Max, looks like he just pulled over and let Norris through!” race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase exclaimed to Max Verstappen during the race. Meanwhile, Red Bull’s motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, dubbed Antonelli’s actions as “waving past” Norris in an interview with Sky Germany, implying a deliberate maneuver that raised eyebrows across the paddock.

Wolff, who shares a complex rapport with Marko, did not hold back in his rebuke, expressing disbelief over the insinuation. “Bless him, Helmut,” he scoffed, before unleashing his frustration. “This is total, utter nonsense that blows my mind even to hear that. We’re fighting for P2 in the constructors’ championship, which is critical for us. Kimi is battling for a potential P3 [in the race]. How brainless can you be to even say something like this?”

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His anger was not just a reaction to the accusations but also stemmed from the tumultuous race itself. “I’m annoyed with the race outcome, the mistakes we made, and then hearing such nonsense blows my mind,” Wolff declared. With the stakes so high, every point counts, and the notion of sabotage or collusion is a serious charge that could shake the very foundations of the sport.

Adding fuel to the fire, Wolff elaborated on his conversation with Lambiase, who was understandably emotional in the heat of the moment. “He [Antonelli] just went off. He had a bit of a moment in the previous corner and had less entry speed into that left-hander,” Wolff explained. The implication was clear: it was a racing incident, not a conspiracy.

This explosive exchange highlights the intense rivalries and pressures within Formula 1, where every moment is scrutinized, and every point can mean the difference between glory and disappointment. As the championship battle rages on, one thing is certain: the tension between Mercedes and Red Bull is about to reach new heights. Buckle up, because the F1 circus is just getting started!

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