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Wolff on Horner: 'Broken glass' in F1
31 Mar
Summary
- Toto Wolff expresses mixed feelings about Christian Horner's potential F1 return.
- Wolff acknowledges Horner has caused significant disruption in Formula 1.
- Both Wolff and Horner were reportedly interested in acquiring a stake in Alpine.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has shared his ambivalent feelings about Christian Horner's potential return to the Formula 1 paddock, noting that Horner has "broken a lot of glass" in the sport. Wolff acknowledged Horner's controversial personality could be beneficial, stating the sport misses such figures, but expressed doubts about future collaboration.
Wolff denied that his own pursuit of a stake in Alpine was a ploy to prevent Horner's comeback, asserting their interests were separate. Despite acknowledging past intense rivalries and actions he "cannot comprehend," Wolff stated he does not wish Horner ill and could accept his return to Formula 1 in any capacity.
Separately, concerns over the current F1 season's regulations have been voiced by drivers. Lando Norris has joined Max Verstappen in criticizing the hybrid engines and "yo-yo" racing style, where driver control over power unit deployment is limited, impacting overtaking strategies.
