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“Also, we’ve seen a bit of a pattern that Lewis, at the beginning of the season, needs to find his mojo and the second half of the season has always been very strong.”
“Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has defended Lewis Hamilton for his slow start to life at Ferrari, following his shocking switch from Mercedes after 12 years.
The Hamilton-Ferrari partnership hasn’t met expectations, with the SF-25 underdelivering on track, only achieving three podium finishes, the best being Hamilton’s win in the China sprint race.
Wolff believes Hamilton’s skills remain intact despite the challenges of adapting to a new team, driving style, and engineering setup at Ferrari.
Their long-standing friendship has endured, with Wolff acknowledging the difficulties of replacing a driver of Hamilton’s caliber in the sport.”
