As the Formula 1 2023 season came to an end at the Abu Dhabi GP, Mercedes finally secured a seemingly unachievable P2 in the constructor’s championship, right behind Red Bull. However, with a good position holding them up at the top, Toto Wolff forgot to thank Lewis Hamilton who was the sole podium-getter until the Abu Dhabi GP.
It is a well-known fact that Mercedes struggled the entire season to keep rivals at bay in the races. While Hamilton brought them as many points as possible, he was also completely vocal about the issues that had come up in the W14 throughout the season.
Nonetheless, this hasn’t stopped the seven-time champion from pushing the car to its absolute limit and getting the podium when it was clear that even a top-five was almost practically impossible with the W14. However, as the season progressed, Max Verstappen started breaking record after record while Mercedes on the other hand saw the W14 degrade and leave the driver with a distasteful feeling.
The Briton was also seen smiling as he prepared to race in the “tractor-like” W14 for the very last time and never having to look back. However, his teammate, George Russell got the team a P3 position at Abu Dhabi and a permanent record of being P2, nonetheless, many were not happy to hear Toto Wolff’s message to the driver.
š» | Toto Wolff: āGeorge, youāve made 2,500 people happy. Thatās mortgages, tuition fees, kitchens, all of thatā¦ā
ā deni (@fiagirly) November 26, 2023
Toto Wolff congratulated George Russell as he said, “You made 2500 people happy. That’s mortgages, tuition fees, kitchen, all of that.ā Although it was an emotional rollercoaster of a season for the team which led them to celebrate the great result, many Lewis Hamilton fans were unhappy to hear Toto’s message.
Lewis Hamilton fans left infuriated after Toto Wolff’s message
There is no doubt that Lewis Hamilton fans have always been loyal to the driver and have always stuck to his side no matter what. After his horrible season in 2021 which saw him lose his 8 Championship title, fans have sworn to support the Briton. This season, the Briton continued to stay with the Mercedes team but with a low-quality car and poor strategies, the chaotic season already upset the fans.
Abu Dhabi GP ended with Mercedes celebrating the P2 in the championship as Toto congratulated Russell who won the team their very last podium of the season and his first. However, this infuriated Lewis Hamilton fans as they filled Twitter hate comments.
One fan said, “Should thank Lewis! Without him, they would have been way far behind Ferrari.”
Should thank Lewis! Without him they wouldāve been way behind Ferrari!
ā Rasmusā“ā“ (@protor04) November 26, 2023
Another agreed saying, “Bro that’s all, please? This team can be really annoying sometimes.”
Bro that’s all lewis please
This team can be really annoying sometimesā El_Chico (@solomon_rock) November 26, 2023
Another added, “Okay but who has six podiums and contributed more to the championship.” Fans agreed with the statement saying, “It’s not like Lewis contributed the most points.”
It was clear that the fans were absolutely upset over Toto’s reaction to George Russell’s incredible achievement. Furthermore, the lack of support and appreciation given to Lewis Hamilton throughout the season including when the world champion won podiums but had no team member come to celebrate with him has now left the fans with nothing but a salty sensation.