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Earlier this year, Lewis Hamilton was linked with a switch to Ferrari before committing his Formula 1 future to Mercedes.
Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff has confirmed that Lewis Hamilton assured him he had no intention of leaving the team when rumors of a potential move to Ferrari surfaced. Hamilton’s desire to stay with Mercedes was reiterated throughout the season, and in August, Mercedes announced a new two-year deal with him until the end of 2025. Wolff stated that Hamilton was transparent about his intentions for the future and had never negotiated with Ferrari. The delay in signing the contract was due to marketing and legal reasons. Wolff also emphasized that Mercedes has a future with George Russell and expressed his happiness with the current lineup. While Wolff wants to maintain a relationship with Hamilton after he retires, the focus for now is on racing.
Source: RacingNews 365
