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VIDEO – Toto Wolff clashes with Max Verstappen’s engineer over Kimi Antonelli’s dramatic Qatar GP incident

James Taylor by James Taylor
December 1, 2025
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VIDEO – Toto Wolff clashes with Max Verstappen’s engineer over Kimi Antonelli’s dramatic Qatar GP incident

Formula One F1 - Hungarian Grand Prix - Hungaroring, Budapest, Hungary - August 2, 2025 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff during qualifying Pool via REUTERS/Anna Szilagyi

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Toto Wolff’s Bold Confrontation: F1 Tensions Rise After Controversial Qatar Grand Prix

In a gripping post-race encounter that has sent shockwaves through the Formula 1 community, Mercedes chief Toto Wolff confronted Max Verstappen’s race engineer, GP Lambiase, following a contentious incident during the Qatar Grand Prix. The spectacle unfolded after Lambiase made explosive remarks over team radio, insinuating that Kimi Antonelli, driving for the Mercedes-powered team, had deliberately impeded Verstappen’s title aspirations by allowing Lando Norris to slip past him late in the race.

However, replays painted a different picture. It became evident that Lambiase had misinterpreted the scene, possibly relying on a 2D track map rather than the actual chaos unfolding on the track. In a dramatic moment, Antonelli suffered a catastrophic snap of oversteer, nearly losing control of his car, a fact that Lambiase seemed to overlook in his hasty assessment.

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A video circulating online captured the intense exchange between Wolff and Lambiase, with another Mercedes staff member present, underscoring the gravity of the situation. Wolff later revealed that their discussion helped “clear the air,” acknowledging the emotional stakes involved. “I spoke to GP, saw him, and obviously he’s emotional in that moment,” Wolff remarked. “They needed a P3, I guess, to win the championship. Now, they need more.”

Wolff went on to elaborate on the incident, clarifying, “Kimi just went off. He had a bit of a moment in the previous corner, and then entry speed into that left-hander, put the gas down and at that moment, which can happen, that lost the position.” The Mercedes chief insisted that there was no intentional strategy to let Norris through, stating emphatically, “With GP, everything is clear. Cleared the air. He said he didn’t see the situation. Why would we do this?”

In a surprising twist, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko took a considerably longer route to retract his claims regarding Antonelli’s actions. On Monday, he acknowledged the error in judgment, stating, “I took another close look at the footage. The first time, Antonelli could have held his ground a little better. The second time, it was a driving error and not intentional. I’m sorry that Antonelli got so much flak online. To clarify once again: he didn’t let Norris pass on purpose.”

As tensions mount in the F1 paddock, this incident serves as a stark reminder of the high stakes and intense emotions that define the world of racing. With championship ambitions hanging in the balance, fans are left wondering how this confrontation will impact the ongoing battle for supremacy in the sport. The fallout from Qatar is far from over, and every move will be scrutinized as the season heats up!

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