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Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff has revealed the difficulties of negotiating contracts with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton when he was at…
Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff faced challenges negotiating contracts with seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton during their time together at Mercedes. Hamilton’s departure in 2024 led to George Russell and Kimi Antonelli becoming the new driver lineup for the team. Despite Russell’s impressive performance in 2025, he and Antonelli are currently without contracts for the following season. Wolff is focused on securing new deals for the pair after ending his interest in Max Verstappen for 2026. Maintaining good relationships while negotiating with emotional athletes like Hamilton can be complicated, as shared by Wolff in recent statements. Russell is expected to sign a new contract with Mercedes, making him a part of the team’s future plans as they navigate through the upcoming changes in Formula 1 regulations.
