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Toto Wolff has reacted to Lewis Hamilton’s victory in the British Grand Prix – his final appearance at Silverstone for Mercedes.
Toto Wolff described Lewis Hamilton’s British Grand Prix victory as “like a fairytale” as he prepares to depart from Mercedes. Hamilton’s win ended a 945-day drought, also breaking the record for most wins at a single grand prix with his ninth home win. This victory comes as Hamilton gets ready to move from Mercedes to Ferrari at the end of the season. Wolff acknowledged the team’s struggles in the ground effects era but felt relief with this win. He lauded the farewell British Grand Prix, highlighting Hamilton’s iconic status as a driver. Despite the retirement of George Russell due to a water pressure issue, Wolff remains upbeat about the team’s performance and the progress they are making.
