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Toto Wolff admits relief that Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari spared some difficult conversations.
Toto Wolff admitted that Lewis Hamilton’s move from Mercedes to Ferrari saved him from having “very difficult” conversations about the future. Hamilton’s decision to switch teams was announced in February last year, shocking the F1 world. Mercedes signed rookie Kimi Antonelli to replace Hamilton, who had signed a two-year deal with the team. Wolff expressed relief that Hamilton’s departure eliminated the need for dreaded conversations about the Briton’s future. He mentioned being prepared to take a risk but couldn’t envision telling Hamilton that the partnership was ending. Wolff acknowledged that Hamilton’s struggles at Ferrari were not entirely surprising due to adapting to a new culture after 12 years with Mercedes, emphasizing that no one should feel sorry for the seven-time world champion.
