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Toto Wolff has backed Max Verstappen after the crash in Austria (Image: Getty) Toto Wolff has disagreed with Andrea Stella ’s theory that Max Verstappen ’s clash with Lando Norris at the Austrian Grand Prix was linked with his extreme defending against Lewis Hamilton during the 2021 title fight. Hamilton and Verstappen shared a battle for the ages in 2021 but there were countless instances of overly-aggressive moves, the majority of which came from the Red Bull driver. The Dutchman arguably overstepped the mark in Imola, Jeddah, Monza and Sao Paulo, but wasn’t always punished for his involvement.
Since 2021, Verstappen has largely had things his own way, but with Norris and McLaren now applying the pressure, cracks have reappeared. The three-time world champion collided with his rival in Austria on Sunday, picking up a 10-second time penalty and giving both cars punctures. Related articles Norris hits back at ‘desperate’ Verstappen after Red Bull star demanded talks Lewis Hamilton shows his class with off-camera moment despite Austrian GP misery After the race, McLaren team principal Stella was furious, and he didn’t mince his words in a chat with Sky Sports F1.
“The entire population of the world would know who is responsible, except for a group of people.” he fumed. “But the problem behind it is that if you don’t address these things honestly, they will come back.
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