News Details
Wolff: Malaysia cost Lewis the championship
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff admits that Lewis Hamilton's DNF at the Malaysian Grand Prix cost him this year’s drivers’ championship, but at the same time feels Nico Rosberg deserves the title and does not want his achievement to be underestimated. Wolff told media after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix season finale, 'This year, clearly, Malaysia [engine failure] cost Lewis the championship. This is clear.' Hamilton was on course for victory at Sepang when his Mercedes power unit failed, gifting Red Bull a one-two finish, with Rosberg finishing third in that race. Hence the German gained 15 points thanks to his team-mate's misfortune as opposed to losing out by 13 points had...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
’Malaysia cost Lewis the championship’ - Wolff
XPB Images
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff admits the Malaysian Grand...
9y ago from F1i.com
Malaysia will not extend F1 deal, says minister
Malaysia will not extend its contract to continue hosting a Formula 1 race...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
I’m in a bit of a schizophrenic situation – Wolff
I'm in a bit of a schizophrenic situation – Wolff Nico Rosberg won...
9y ago from ThisIsF1.com
Malaysia set to drop Formula 1 race after 2018
Malaysia will drop its Formula 1 race once its current contract ends in...
9y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP...
No description available...
16h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez shares update on injury recovery at...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia unveil retro-inspired...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati showcases 2026 MotoGP livery
Reigning back-to-back Teams’ Champions Ducati Corse has unveiled its...
21h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Long Beach to bring in new leadership for iconic event
Organizers of the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach event have announced...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Grand Prix of Long Beach set for leadership change
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kucharczyk set for 2026 Indy NXT run with HMD
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Loeb after 13 Dakar punctures: Cars now...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Nani Roma: Dakar 2026 at 'F1 level' after close fight
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Dacia edges Ford and Toyota as Nasser...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Inter preview: We have a BIG squad, use it …
Morning all. We're in Champions League action this evening when we take on...
48m ago from Arseblog.com
Euro giants begin long term managerial planning with...
Barcelona have quietly begun mapping out their long-term managerial...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
‘We are getting closer’: Gabriel Jesus targets...
t;li>Brazilian striker yet to hold talks over new dealArteta keen to...
11h ago from TheGuardian.com
Inter vs Arsenal preview: Gunners trio to miss trip
No description available...
12h ago from SkySports.com
Comments
Hottest News
Honda and Aston Martin launch groundbreaking 2026 power unit
Honda has officially launched its brand-new 2026... Read More »
3h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Lewis Hamilton's silence on Riccardo Adami split is...
Since it was announced that Riccardo Adami would... Read More »
48m ago from GPFans.com
'Challenges inevitably lie ahead' - Honda unveil power unit...
No description available... Read More »
1h ago from SkySports.com
