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Why a Formula 1 boss is now in trouble with Roman taxi drivers
In Italy's capital, people are not pleased with this comparison. Loreno Bittarelli, president of Rome's taxi association 3570, did not leave the comment unaddressed.
"We are better than Formula 1 drivers," he told the newspaper Corriere della Sera, "they wouldn't survive an hour in Rome’s city traffic."
He is not alone in this assessment.
Rome as an everyday test
What the ideal line is for the Formula 1 circus, is a slalom through construction sites, motor scooters, e-scooters, and tour buses for Roman taxi drivers. The daily reality is chaotic but by no means irresponsible. On the contrary, says Bittarelli:
"We are the first who don't want to have accidents – otherwise, we lose a day's work."
The accusation is that Wolff is resorting to an old stereotype that does not do justice to the profession.
Revenge with Irony
There was also opposition from the union side—garnished with a jab.
"We drive in Rome as slowly as Mercedes," said Nicola Di Giacobbe of the union Taxi Filmt-Cgil, alluding to the current mixed performances of the German Formula 1 team.
At the same time, he painted a grim picture of traffic in the 3.5-million city. Two kilometers in 30 minutes—this is no longer the exception, but the norm.
Traffic and Responsibility
The minor scandal serves as a reminder of how sensitive professional groups are to public labeling – especially when they are already under pressure. Rome's traffic is considered congested, the infrastructure overwhelmed. In this environment, taxi drivers are not chaotic but are often the only ones who can bring some semblance of order to the daily traffic chaos. An achievement that is difficult to compare with motorsport – at least if taken seriously.
Toto Wolff himself has not yet commented on the reaction. Perhaps on his next visit to Rome, he should simply take a taxi. Just to put things into perspective.
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