Mercedes boss Wolff had his own view of the Red Bull challenge and their principal. He added: “Christian is a bit of a windbag who wants to be on camera. It’s easy to be punchy when you’re on the top of the times sheets but you should be a little bit more modest.”
After a disappointing 2022 campaign, the Mercedes team were given a glimmer of hope by completing a one-two at the Brazilian Grand Prix with George Russell finishing ahead of his seven-time world champion team-mate Hamilton.
However, both drivers have been told to be “realistic about expectations” going into the new season, which begins in Bahrain on March 5.