Source:REUTERS/JAKUB PORZYCKI
[Saba Sports News] In the famous 2021 season, Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen battled for the championship all the way to the controversial final lap in Abu Dhabi, while the rivalry between team principals Toto Wolff and Christian Horner escalated during this time. Recently, when reflecting on that period, Wolff still fondly recalls the intense rivalry. That year, the two team bosses frequently “attacked” each other, voicing their concerns through the media and expressing dissatisfaction over the radio during calls with former race director Michael Masi. Although the season’s final outcome was already determined, the conflict between Wolff and Horner became one of the fiercest rivalries between team principals. When asked if fans viewing his rivalry with Horner as one of the most exciting moments in history motivated him, Wolff replied, “Yes, it has indeed always been an interesting story. Especially in 2021, it wasn’t just a battle between Max and Lewis, but also between Christian and me. Sometimes the situation was really tough, and these moments have been recorded in history and will always remain. You know, he always says I have a love-hate relationship with him. So who should I hate now? It seems I have to find someone else…”