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Wolff says online abuse aimed at him and Mercedes entertains him
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The Mercedes boss said attacks on the team and himself add to his entertainment; he has heard himself called “Satan”.
Toto Wolff says online abuse aimed at Mercedes and himself entertains him. “I find it hilarious,” the Mercedes boss said, adding that he has heard himself called “Satan”.
He said some people hide behind their screens to lash out and described social media as polarised.
Wolff made the remarks while responding to accusations that Mercedes favours Kimi Antonelli over George Russell. He dismissed the claims as nonsensical, though he called the accusations annoying and said he did not pay attention to them.
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