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Toto Wolff has highlighted a “great characteristic” that will help shape Lewis Hamilton’s legacy at Mercedes.
Toto Wolff highlighted Lewis Hamilton’s valuable trait that Mercedes will use as a guiding principle in the future. Despite Hamilton’s impending move to Ferrari, Wolff believes that his legacy, particularly his self-criticism, will influence George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli. During the Italian Grand Prix weekend, Hamilton openly criticized his performance, branding his qualifying result as “completely unacceptable” and “ridiculous.” Despite finishing fifth in the race, Hamilton’s self-assessment impressed Wolff, who sees it as a mark of a true champion. Wolff emphasized the importance of Hamilton’s self-reflection and believes it will benefit Mercedes, as well as future drivers like Russell and Antonelli. Hamilton’s role model behavior of self-analysis will serve as a reference point for the team long after his departure.
