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Toto Wolff makes frank admission about Lewis Hamilton’s final season with Mercedes.
Toto Wolff has openly stated that George Russell was the stronger driver at Mercedes during Lewis Hamilton’s final season with the team, acknowledging Russell’s impressive performance in qualifying and championship standings.
Wolff praised Russell’s growth since joining Formula 1, highlighting his strength in pure pace and ability to outperform the car, particularly after Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari for 2025.
Despite both drivers claiming two wins each last season, Russell finished sixth in the 2024 drivers’ standings, outscoring Hamilton by 22 points.
Russell, who is expected to extend his contract with Mercedes, has expressed his intention to delay contract negotiations until after the summer break to focus on resting and returning stronger for the second half of the season.
Wolff emphasized Russell’s consistent performance since 2018, indicating that the 27-year-old driver holds strong leverage in negotiations with the team.
