Sky Sports were forced to apologise after Mercedes boss Toto Wolff swore live on air as he gave a hilarious suggestion about Christian Horner’s new role
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| Toto Wolff swore live on TV(Image: Sky Sports) |
Sky Sports were forced to apologise as Mercedes boss Toto Wolff swore live on air.
Following the end of the sole qualifying session for the Belgian Grand Prix sprint weekend, Wolff was asked about Christian Horner’s sacking from Red Bull. The two became fierce rivals as Red Bull took over Mercedes’ dominance in the sport.
Wolff was asked whether he would miss Horner in the paddock despite them being involved in numerous heated fallouts in recent years. But the Mercedes team principal gave an answer that many weren’t expecting, certainly not Sky presenter Natalie Pinkham.
He said: "In a way, yes [I will miss him]. He was one of the main casts. I don't think he's gone forever; he could pop up in some other function.
"I need to be careful. He could be rocking up in the FIA, and then you know I'm really in the s***. He was someone that was controversial, polarising, and not soft-washed.
"That was good from the entertainment factor, and from that perspective, he will be missed. His track record speaks for itself."
Ironically, despite saying he needed to be careful, Wolff’s choice of words were anything but as Sky had to apologise for the use of his expletive language at the end of the interview, which was aired without a bleep.
Horner oversaw Red Bull taking Mercedes’ perch as the most dominant team in F1 when he won back-to-back Constructors’ Championships as Max Verstappen became a four-time world champion.
However, Red Bull’s form this season, and amid past controversies clouding over him, Horner was sacked following the British Grand Prix.
Two failed driver signings in Liam Lawson and Yuki Tsunoda this season have seen Verstappen carrying the team again this year, but the Dutchman’s future is uncertain.
Wolff denied that his approaches to the Dutchman were a catalyst behind Horner’s dismissal.
He said: "No. There is much more in the background that we probably don't know with Red Bull.
"Looking after drivers, in my position as team principal of Mercedes, I need to explore what Max is going to do in the next few years, not only next year."
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