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Everyone in Formula 1 has had to adjust to Lewis Hamilton now being in red at Ferrari, none more so than Mercedes boss Toto Wolff.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed his thoughts on Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, emphasizing that while it was iconic, Mercedes remains focused on beating him. Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari from 2025 onwards caught Wolff by surprise, leading to an adjustment period for the Silver Arrows. Seeing Hamilton in Ferrari’s colors during pre-season testing initially felt strange for Wolff, given Hamilton’s long history with Mercedes, but he has since become accustomed to the change. The first image of Hamilton at Ferrari, posing in a suit next to a Ferrari F40, was well-received by Wolff, who shared a humorous moment with the seven-time world champion over the photo. Despite the shift in team allegiances, Wolff and Hamilton maintain a strong personal relationship, but competition on the racetrack remains fierce between Mercedes and Ferrari.
