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Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff believes that Ferrari’s readiness to hand Lewis Hamilton a multi-year contract was a leading
Last August, Lewis Hamilton signed a two-year contract extension with Mercedes, pledging his future to the team until the end of 2025. However, it was revealed that there was an exit clause in the contract, allowing either party to end the agreement. Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, explained that signing a short-term contract was a deliberate decision to keep options open for both Hamilton and the team. While Mercedes and Hamilton have had tremendous success together, winning six titles and numerous races, the team has been struggling since 2022 and Hamilton has not won a race in the last two seasons. Wolff believes that Hamilton’s desire for a new challenge and Ferrari’s willingness to offer a long-term contract were factors in his decision. Wolff was not shocked by Hamilton’s decision as they had discussed the possibility of it coming to an end. Now, they are focusing on communication, timing, and protecting the team’s interests for the remainder of their time together.
