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The seven-time champion endured a second straight winless season in 2023 as Mercedes itself went winless, but boss Toto Wolff has no doubt Lewis Hamilton can break the record.
According to Toto Wolff, he firmly believes that Lewis Hamilton will win his eighth Formula 1 World Championship if Mercedes is able to provide him with a competitive car. Hamilton did not win a Grand Prix in 2023, and his last victory was in 2021. Mercedes also had a winless season in 2023, their first since 2011. During this time, Max Verstappen won 35 races and secured three World Championships. However, Hamilton has made it clear that he will not retire until he breaks Michael Schumacher’s record of seven titles. Wolff is confident that if Hamilton is given a chance to win with the 2024 car, he will deliver. Despite the recent performance, Wolff remains convinced that Hamilton is the greatest driver in the world and that giving him a competitive car is crucial. Additionally, Wolff also expressed his desire for future success by aiming to fill the empty badges on their board of Constructors’ World Championship titles. He hopes that in 20 years, there will be many more Mercedes stars and a successful decade to look back on.
