The breakup didn’t hurt him. At least that’s what he says. This Saturday Toto Wolff, the boss of the German Mercedes team, spoke about Lewis Hamilton‘s departure in an interview The team. The British driver has decided to join Ferrari next season.
This should not affect Mercedes’ plans, according to Toto Wolff. “We always overestimate the involvement of drivers in the development of a car,” he commented. No more than the announcement of Lewis Hamilton’s departure in February affected the morale of the troops: “We all made an effort to make sure it went well, even when the performance wasn’t up to YOU. »
“The love for Lewis will always remain”
Arriving at Mercedes in 2013, Lewis Hamilton reigned over Formula 1 and won six titles for the German team. “The love for Lewis will always remain,” commented Toto Wolff. The love for the character, for the story lived together. » Although he says he doesn’t feel betrayed or hurt: “I digested it five minutes after Lewis left me. »
To replace the British legend, Toto Wolff has opted for the very young Kimi Antonelli. This 18-year-old Italian driver is a product of the Mercedes lineup. “When we look at the data of his career in the lower categories, (…) it gives us a good idea of what he can become and what we hope to have. »
However, Toto Wolff also admitted that he had thought about the possibility of Max Verstappen, if he had decided to leave Red Bull after the turbulence linked to the Horner affair. The Austrian team boss was accused in February of “inappropriate behavior” and conflict with the Dutch driver’s father. “There was always the possibility that something would happen,” Toto Wolff said.
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