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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff reveals that Lewis Hamilton told him he never held any contract discussions with Ferrari despite
During the early stages of 2023, there was much speculation about Lewis Hamilton’s future as his contract with Mercedes was set to expire. Rumors of a move to Ferrari were downplayed by both parties. Eventually, it was announced before the Italian Grand Prix that Hamilton had signed a two-year extension with Mercedes, alongside George Russell. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff revealed that Hamilton had met with Ferrari’s president but had made it clear that he had no intention of leaving Mercedes. Wolff also expressed his satisfaction with having both Hamilton and Russell as part of the team’s future. Currently, Mercedes is in a tight battle with Ferrari for second place in the Constructors’ Championship, and despite a recent incident at the Qatar Grand Prix where both Mercedes cars were involved in a collision, the team remains optimistic.
Source: Motorsport Week
