The head of the Mercedes team, Toto Wolff, has been hailed by fans after his reaction to the podium achieved by Lewis Hamilton in the qualifying session of the Chinese Grand Prix. In a video shared by the team, Wolff did not hide his satisfaction at having secured three prominent positions on the grid.
It is worth noting that Hamilton secured the third position, behind Kimi Antonelli and George Russell. Wolff, while looking at the timing screens, said: “At one moment I thought we had three cars. First, second, and third. We need to get used to this”.
In a funny scene, while pointing at the drivers posing for photos, a voice commented: “One is in red right now”, to which Wolff responded with a smile: “He is still our driver”.
The relationship between Hamilton and Wolff has been one of the most fruitful in Formula 1 history, as the Brit has secured six of his seven world titles with the team led by Wolff, who has been his greatest ally from 2013 to 2024.
This statement from Wolff has generated an emotional reaction among fans, who have highlighted their admiration for the leader. A user commented: “He is still our driver” and added that this phrase resonates deeply. Other fans have expressed their respect for Wolff, considering him a true legend of the motorsport world.
The race of the Chinese Grand Prix, which is the second round of the 2026 season, will start at 3 PM (local time, 7 AM GMT), with hopes for an exciting spectacle for Formula 1 followers.
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