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Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff recently shared an awkward incident that left him red-faced while watching the action unfold during a Grand Prix. The mishap occurred as Wolff was intently following his team’s performance from the Mercedes garage.
While Mercedes drivers George Russell and rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli were battling on the track, Wolff, known for his intense focus, found himself caught in a moment of confusion. As the race progressed, Wolff misinterpreted a situation on the live feed and mistakenly believed that one of his drivers had been overtaken, prompting a heated reaction.
“I thought we had lost a position, and I wasn’t happy about it,” Wolff admitted. “I jumped up, gesturing and yelling, only to realize seconds later that it was actually just a replay from a previous lap.”
The accidental outburst drew puzzled looks from team engineers and sparked laughter among those watching in the garage. Wolff, who often displays his emotions during races, was quick to laugh at himself after realizing his error.
“It was embarrassing, to say the least,” he said with a smile. “But it goes to show how intense things can get during a race.”
The moment has since gone viral on social media, with fans playfully teasing Wolff for his passionate yet premature reaction. Despite the mishap, Wolff remains laser-focused on guiding Mercedes through the challenges of the ongoing F1 season as they aim to reclaim their championship-winning form.
