F1, Toto Wolff speaks out against Verstappen: "He drives like the worst taxi drivers in Rome or Naples"

The Formula One Barcelona Grand Prix ended with a one-two for McLaren , courtesy of Piastri and Norris , but there was no shortage of controversy. Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff pointed the finger at Red Bull driver Verstappen for a maneuver he called " unacceptable ." "This is road rage, Verstappen," Wolff vented after the race, " behaved like the worst taxi drivers in Rome or Naples ." The reference was to the contact with Russel , Verstappen cut a chicane and did not give up his position to his opponent. An episode that sparked anger in the Mercedes Team .

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"I didn't understand what he wanted to do. He came out of turn 4 without accelerating, I thought - Wolff continued - that he had a problem with the car. Russell passed him, but then he closed the door on him again . If he did it out of anger - added the Mercedes manager - it's unacceptable . It almost seems like he wanted to let Russell pass and then join him, but I can't explain it. It's an out-of-control and dangerous attitude , without logic or respect". "I have nothing to say", was the response from Verstappen, who finished tenth. " I was rightly penalised for that manoeuvre . There's nothing else to add".

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