Wolfe lamented his war of words with Horner

Toto Wolff said he "deeply regretted" his war of words with Christian Horner.

Last year, Mercedes competed with Red Bull for the title, a race that was a fierce battle on and off the track. In 22 Grand Prix, Mercedes' Hamilton and Red Bull's Verstappen finished 14 with one or two, while their team leader also attacked outside the track.

Mercedes questioned the legitimacy of Red Bull's front wing, Red Bull questioned Mercedes' back wing, the leaders of both teams made harsh comments about the other, and Wolfe even accused Red Bull of making a personal attack on Hamilton after the British Grand Prix driver collided. While the two managers shook hands on the eve of Abu Dhabi's finale, Mercedes was furious after the game at the way Verstappen beat Hamilton to win the world title.

Wolfe said he "regrets" the breakdown in his relationship with Horner last season.

He said: "I really regret it, I always try to stay professional and handle things in a professional way. At some point, however, our relationship became very personal. At one point, he told me to shut up, and then I responded that he was a big liar. Talking too much into the camera, I shouldn't say that because it's a professional relationship. You have to respect that person, even if you have a fierce duel. ”

According to the Mercedes team leader, his wife, Susie, called to enlighten him.

Wolf said: "She said, 'Why are you having this kind of discussion?'" You're trying to win, you have to be careful, even if someone is guiding in that direction, you don't have to do it'. ”