Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has openly declared the Formula 1 title race over, following Max Verstappen's dominant victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. This win marks Verstappen's third in the first four races of the season, solidifying his position for a fourth consecutive championship. Wolff's comments reflect a sentiment of inevitability regarding Verstappen's claim to the title, as he emphasized that no competitor is poised to challenge the Red Bull driver's supremacy this year.
"The Mercedes team principal, Toto Wolff, has conceded Max Verstappen is already world champion elect, declaring the Red Bull driver cannot be caught this season after a third dominant win from four races." - @Guardian https://t.co/w6ljCowqir
‘No one is going to catch Max’: Wolff says F1 title is already Verstappen’s to lose https://t.co/o2MUYUZr4W
"No one is going to catch Max this year." Toto Wolff says the title race is effectively over after Max Verstappen's dominant win in Japan 🏎️ Read more ⬇️ https://t.co/zsDSF2HrzJ
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists Max Verstappen’s fourth consecutive title is already a foregone conclusion after the Red Bull driver cruised to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix. https://t.co/bgHESiqNwR
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff insists Max Verstappen’s fourth consecutive title is already a foregone conclusion after the Red Bull driver cruised to victory at the Japanese Grand Prix ✍️ @MarkyMBryans https://t.co/dKek4OcgPZ