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“He could also study ferrari” – F1 world reacts after Toto Wolff reveals he studied Manchester United to learn about a team’s decline

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff said he studied Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United side to learn what prevents successful teams from maintaining their winning form

Wolff and Ferguson are two of the most successful managers ever in their respective sports. Ferguson changed both Manchester United and English football in his 26-year tenure at Old Trafford and under the Scot, the club won 38 trophies. While Wolff is not yet at the Ferguson level of legacy, his history in Formula 1 is beaten by only Frank Williams in terms of Constructors’ Championships won and he has overseen the most dominant period in the sport’s history.

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In his quest to prolong Mercedes’ supremacy, Wolff said he had looked to Ferguson’s United to discover what was often the cause of a team’s downfall. “I studied why great teams were not able to repeat great title runs. No sports team in any sport has ever won eight consecutive World Championship titles and there are many reasons for that, and what is at the core is the human.” Ferguson was able to regenerate his United team and continue winning titles up until his retirement in 2013, but it is a challenge that has faced many others in the past. Wolff himself is currently trying to solve that puzzle.

Fans react to Toto Wolff’s statements on Twitter

Hilarious reactions came through on Twitter with fans not leaving an opportunity to indulge in trolling.

“He could also study ferrari“, joked a fan.

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“Man U doesn’t have the league’s governing body blatantly disregarding its own, written rules, to prevent it from winning though”, wrote another fan, clearly taking a dig at Mercedes.

“So Mercedes are gonna be bottom of the Championship after 2 races next season”, joked another fan.

“I’m confused does this mean we’ll see Harry Maguire do a few free practice sessions?”, read another tweet.

“@ManUtd you’re being used as a case study of failure. At least y’all are doing something right”, another fan joked.

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Sarbik Dutta

My heart races on the F1 track and tennis courts, translating the adrenaline of each moment into words. While F1's speed thrills and tennis's finesse captivate me, my passion doesn't stop there. As a devoted follower of cricket, football, and various Olympic sports, I find myself engulfed in the highs and lows of these games. Through my writing, I aim to share the stories behind the stats, the emotions fueling the victories, and the struggles that define the journey of athletes across diverse disciplines. Being a voice that echoes the fervor of these sports is a privilege I cherish every day.

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