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The Mercedes Formula 1 team asserts that it holds no doubts over Lewis Hamilton’s “integrity” when it comes to potentially
Last Thursday, it was announced that Hamilton activated a break clause in his Mercedes contract and will join Ferrari in 2025. As a departing driver, Hamilton will be gradually phased out of car development meetings to prevent the passing of vital information to a rival team. Mercedes will have to withhold details about its future plans from Hamilton due to the upcoming chassis and engine regulation changes in 2026. However, Mercedes Team Principal, Toto Wolff, is not worried about managing this situation, as he trusts Hamilton. Wolff confirmed that Hamilton and his teammate, George Russell, will receive equal treatment in the upcoming season despite Hamilton’s impending switch. He believes that Hamilton’s move will not negatively impact the car development at Mercedes and looks forward to the challenge of controlling the transition period.
