Mercedes vs Red Bull: Accusations and Controversies in Qatar Grand Prix

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff criticized Red Bull's Helmut Marko for claiming Kimi Antonelli allowed Lando Norris to pass him during the Qatar Grand Prix. Antonelli asserted his mistake was due to racing conditions, while Wolff defended the integrity of Mercedes' racing strategy against Marko's accusations.

Tensions flared in the aftermath of the Qatar Grand Prix as Mercedes boss Toto Wolff dismissed claims from Red Bull's Helmut Marko that Kimi Antonelli deliberately let McLaren's Lando Norris pass him.

On the race's penultimate lap, Norris moved from fifth to fourth, elevating his lead over Max Verstappen in the championship standings. Marko suggested that Antonelli's actions seemed intentional, insinuating favoritism due to Mercedes' engine in the McLaren car.

Wolff vehemently refuted these allegations, emphasizing the importance of fair competition. He described Marko's comments as nonsense and defended Antonelli, who attributed his position loss to a mistake in the turbulent air while racing.

(With inputs from agencies.)