Toto Wolff is fuming after a catastrophic qualifying session at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix ruined Lewis Hamilton’s farewell with Mercedes. In what should have been a triumphant farewell, chaos erupted when Kevin Magnussen’s miscalculation sent a barrier onto the track, resulting in Hamilton’s lap being compromised. Wolff’s frustration was palpable as he publicly criticized his team’s strategy, which he deemed “idiotic” and “inexcusable.”

The drama unfolded as Hamilton, who had been fast in practice, was forced to navigate through a mess of traffic and debris during his final qualifying run. Despite his evident speed, the unfortunate timing and setup decisions by Mercedes left him in a disappointing P3, far from the pole position he was capable of. Wolff admitted that they “totally let him down,” expressing deep regret over the team’s handling of Hamilton’s last race with them.

Amid this turmoil, Lando Norris secured pole position, leaving Mercedes’ plans in shambles. Hamilton’s discontent was evident as he reflected on his final race with the team, stating, “It is what it is,” while also hinting that the unfortunate sequence of events reaffirmed his decision to leave for Ferrari next season.

As the tension mounts ahead of the race, fans are left wondering if Mercedes can salvage any semblance of glory in what has been a tumultuous end to Hamilton’s storied tenure with the team. The stakes couldn’t be higher, with Hamilton’s legacy and Mercedes’ reputation hanging in the balance. The race promises to be a dramatic showdown as the team grapples with the fallout from this disastrous qualifying session.