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How Toto Wolff ‘fired’ Lewis Hamilton from Mercedes
Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff revealed a heated conversation with Lewis Hamilton, temporarily firing the British legend due to their strained relationship during the intense 2014-2016 seasons.
Hamilton’s six world championships at Mercedes and the team’s eight consecutive constructors’ titles were overshadowed by clashes with teammate Nico Rosberg, culminating in crashes during the 2016 season.
Wolff took drastic action, firing both drivers briefly to make them realize the impact of their rivalry on the brand and team.
Both drivers were eventually reinstated, but Rosberg’s retirement after winning the 2016 championship led to Valtteri Bottas becoming Hamilton’s teammate, fostering a more harmonious environment and leading to further success for Mercedes.
