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But earlier this month, it was revealed that Wolff was also eyeing the same stake to form a potential feeder team for Mercedes, reviving a bitter rivalry that dominated the sport for a decade.<\/p>\n
However, in an interview with Press Association, Wolff denied claims it was ploy to block Horner from an F1 comeback.<\/p>\n
\u201cUs looking at that stake is in no connection with Christian,\u201d Wolff said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe idea that there is a rivalry between Christian and me around who buys an Alpine stake is made up. It would be quite sad if that was a consideration of doing such an investment or not.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are looking at it from different angles, and we haven\u2019t come to any conclusions. We want to know whether it makes sense.\u201d<\/p>\n
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Meanwhile, Wolff sat on the fence when asked about the prospect of Horner returning to the F1 paddock.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe (Horner) has broken quite a lot of glass, and these things have repercussions in our microcosm,\u201d Wolff said.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am in two minds about it. The sport is missing personalities. And his personality was clearly very controversial and that is good for the sport.<\/p>\n
\u201cWould I consider that he could ever be an ally or someone that shares objectives? I don\u2019t think so.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut even when I had the biggest frustration, and anger with him, you need to remind yourself that even your worst enemy has a best friend so there must be some goodness.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf there wasn\u2019t that competitive rivalry over so many years, and if there was more water down the river, I am sure I could have had hung with him over dinner and a had a laugh.<\/p>\n
\u201cOver those years it was just too intense, too fierce, and things happened which even today I cannot comprehend why he has done them.<\/p>\n
\u201cI don\u2019t know if he is finding his way back, and in which function. I certainly don\u2019t wish him bad. And we need to give each other credit. There are not many team principals who have done what he has done.<\/p>\n
\u201cI see a situation that whatever happens, whatever outcomes there may be, whether he comes back to Formula 1 or not, I am at ease with it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Antonelli becomes youngest F1 leader | 01:25<\/p>\n
\u2018NOW HOW IT SHOULD BE\u2019: LANDO SLAMS YO-YO RACING<\/p>\n
McLaren\u2019s Lando Norris has joined Max Verstappen in launching a fresh attack on F1\u2019s new power unit regulations.<\/p>\n
The current F1 season has been plagued by criticism of the new regulations, headlined by hybrid engines that split between internal combustion and electrical power. The \u201cboost\u201d and \u201covertake\u201d modes, which provide extra energy to help drivers pass rivals, has created a \u201cyo-yo\u201d style of racing where drivers are vulnerable to being overtaken while charging their batteries.<\/p>\n