Toto Wolff criticizes F1 marshalling system after Hungarian GP issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:54 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed frustration with the marshalling system during the Hungarian Grand Prix. Despite being lapped, backmarkers defended their positions as Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton approached in the final laps. The resulting difficulties in passing allowed Hamilton to close the gap to Antonelli significantly. Wolff condemned this situation as 'disgraceful,' criticizing telemetry engineers for not effectively communicating with drivers. The race saw Antonelli finish third after starting from seventh, while Hamilton was fourth.
- •Wolff criticized the marshalling system during the Hungarian GP.
- •Backmarkers failed to yield to faster drivers, causing delays.
- •Antonelli finished third, Hamilton finished fourth.
- •Wolff addressed telemetry engineers' shortcomings post-race.
- •Mercedes secured a lead in the Constructors' Championship.
- 4:54 PMYahoo Sports — Mercedes Chief Toto Wolff Slams F1 Marshalling System After Hungarian GP Frustration
"Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has called out the marshalling system during the Hungarian Grand Prix after backmarkers were defending their positions despite Kimi Antonelli and Lewis Hamilton approaching them during the final stages of the race. Several cars had…
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