Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has hit out at the "bunch of lunatics" putting forward "conspiracy theories" that the team is sabotaging Lewis Hamilton's chances this season. Wolff responded angrily as allegations swirled on social media after the Russian Grand Prix, which was won by Hamilton's Mercedes colleague Nico Rosberg.
Wolff furious with 'bunch of lunatics' —
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has hit out at the "bunch of lunatics" putting forward "conspiracy theories" that the team is sabotaging Lewis Hamilton's chances this season. Wolff responded angrily as allegations swirled on social media after the Russian Grand Prix, which was won by Hamilton's Mercedes colleague Nico Rosberg.
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Hamilton -- who has endured a frustrating campaign -- came second to Rosberg in Sochi, where his race was affected by an engine problem.
Hamilton hit by engine problem —
Hamilton -- who has endured a frustrating campaign -- came second to Rosberg in Sochi, where his race was affected by an engine problem.
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Rosberg won the race, finishing 25 seconds ahead of his colleague. He is now 43 points clear of him at the top of the standings.
Rosberg races home —
Rosberg won the race, finishing 25 seconds ahead of his colleague. He is now 43 points clear of him at the top of the standings.
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