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WOLFF plays poker with MERCEDES at the highest level

Dutch journalist Jack Plooij believes that Toto Wolff was not against the qualifying race with the reverse order, but wanted to send a message to the new head of the Daimler Group.

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formula 1 she had support nine teamsto test racing with in reverse order at venues where a double program would be performed, all with the intention of not getting a copy of the first in the second race.

All Plooy, a reporter for Dutch television Ziggo Sport believes that it is Wolff otherwise advocated the idea, but only wanted to send a message To Oli Källenius, the head of the concern Daimler and that apparently the duo is not on the best of terms. Last but not least Kallenius already outvoted twice Wollf. For the first time in Australiaand second in the case Ferrarigate. On top of that, there have been rumors lately about departure of Mercedes they did not subside, despite being so Wolff as well as Kallenius they struggle with denial.

Jack Plooij, a reporter for Dutch television station Ziggo Sport, believes Wolff was also in favor of the idea of ​​a reverse order, but the Austrian wanted to defy the boss of the Daimler concern.

"For God’s sake, let’s try something new, and the reverse order plan is unique to me. Believe me, Toto loves it too, because he has a racing heart in it," so Plooy in an interview with colleagues from Motorsport.com. "Toto does not have a good relationship with this new boss of the concern. He is a Dane, a somewhat strict man." Wolff has recently bought stakes in companies Aston Martin in Williams. He said he was not interested in participating in the Formula 1 team Aston Martin in the 2021 season, although he is good friends with the team owner Lawrence Stroll.

The Dutchman also points out that Wolff and Ola Källenius, the boss of Daimler, are not on the best of terms, so the Austrian opposed the idea of ​​Formula 1 leaders because he wanted to achieve what he wanted. And that is to stay with Mercedes, and the manufacturer has to stay in Formula 1.

In Plooy he doesn't think he is Wolff made these investments because he wants to leave Mercedes, much more so because the Austrian businessman is trying to get what he wants. “Toto plays poker at a very high level," so Dutchman. "I don’t believe it’s about leaving Mercedes, but mostly about achieving what he wants. I think he wants to stay with Mercedes, but for that Mercedes of course has to stay in Formula 1."              

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LEWIS HAMILTON critical of HELMUT MARK

Great interview with TIM GAJSER