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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff believes there are still “plenty of adventures” for Lewis Hamilton and himself to “embark on” when his time in Formula 1 with Ferrari comes to an end.
The seven-time World Champion officially joined Ferrari for the 2025 season after 12 seasons with Mercedes, ending a successful partnership that saw him win six world titles for the team. Hamilton made history by achieving his 100th win at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix and securing his 100th pole position at the Spanish Grand Prix in the same season, setting records for the most wins and pole positions in F1 history. Despite the surprising move to Ferrari, there are hints of a future reunion between Hamilton and Mercedes once his racing career concludes, as noted by team principal Wolff. Niki Lauda played a crucial role in Hamilton’s decision to join Mercedes in 2013, persuading him during the 2012 Singapore Grand Prix, and fostering a strong team dynamic that turned Hamilton from a “contractor” to a valued team member. Eddie Jordan was the first to break the news of Hamilton’s move to Mercedes back in 2012, acting as a liaison between Lauda and Hamilton due to Lauda’s strained relationship with McLaren at the time.
