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Toto Wolff has moved to clarify a comment he made in a recently published book covering Mercedes, insisting it has been taken out of context.
Toto Wolff clarified that his comment on Lewis Hamilton’s F1 “shelf life” was taken out of context. In the book Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane, he discussed Hamilton’s potential move to Ferrari, emphasizing the importance of cognitive sharpness in the sport. Wolff defended Hamilton’s abilities, calling him “very sharp” and clarifying that everyone ages and evolves in their skills over time. He acknowledged the frustration of not giving Hamilton the best car to showcase his talents but praised the driver’s experience and race craft. Hamilton will be succeeded at Mercedes by 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli, who has been part of the team’s junior program for years.
