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Toto Wolff admits he was surprised by the timing of Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari, saying that the seven-time world champion’s mind changed since the holidays. Hamilton will move to Fer…
Toto Wolff, the team principal of Mercedes, expressed surprise at the timing of Lewis Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari. According to Wolff, Hamilton’s mind seemed set on staying with Mercedes during the Christmas break, but he was informed over breakfast that Hamilton had chosen to move on. Wolff acknowledged that while the events were not unexpected due to the short-term contract they had signed, the timing caught him off guard. Hamilton cited the need for a new challenge and a change of environment as reasons for his decision to join Ferrari in 2025. Wolff admitted that the allure of racing for Ferrari had been discussed in the past and understood Hamilton’s desire to pursue that opportunity. He emphasized that Mercedes remains competitive and committed to winning championships even without Hamilton.
