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Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has revealed that he told Lewis Hamilton he’ll have to “picture our rear wing” once
Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari at the end of the current F1 season shocked many on the eve of the campaign. Despite his successful tenure with Mercedes, the Briton chose to embark on a new path with the Italian team amid Mercedes’ struggles with the new ground effect cars. Toto Wolff, Mercedes team principal, revealed that leaks to the media forced an immediate announcement of Hamilton’s departure. Wolff expressed understanding for Hamilton’s decision, acknowledging the limited shelf life of athletes at the peak of their performance. While Wolff hopes Mercedes will outperform Ferrari on the track, he looks forward to starting a new chapter with a new driver alongside George Russell. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari sets the stage for an intriguing new dynamic in the world of Formula 1.
