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Toto Wolff responds to Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes due to ‘awful’ 2024 vehicle.

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
February 7, 2024
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Toto Wolff responds to Lewis Hamilton leaving Mercedes due to ‘awful’ 2024 vehicle.

According to reports, Lewis Hamilton made the decision to leave Mercedes due to concerns about the performance of their 2024 F1 car. Toto Wolff, however, strongly denies that Hamilton’s departure was influenced by any worries about the new car, the W15. Wolff clarified that Hamilton had not even tested the W15 in the simulator before expressing his desire to join Ferrari. This crucial conversation took place a week ago, and the official announcement followed the next day.

Hamilton only had his first experience with the virtual version of his future Mercedes race car on the following Friday, after his move to Ferrari had been finalized. Therefore, any concerns about the car’s performance could not have played a role in his decision to embark on a new journey with another team. Wolff emphasized the meticulous development process of their cars, which involves extensive scientific analysis and data evaluation. While the driver’s input is valuable, it is just one aspect of the decision-making process for car development.

“We should not underestimate or overestimate the driver’s influence on car development. Did we make a mistake? No. Every step we take is carefully planned and executed with full awareness,” Wolff asserted. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was confirmed publicly last Thursday, accompanied by a brief statement from the seven-time world champion. However, he later provided a more detailed explanation of his decision to his loyal fans.

Reflecting on this significant transition, Hamilton shared, “It has been a whirlwind few days, filled with a range of emotions. As you now know, after an incredible 11-year journey with the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, I am ready to embark on a new chapter in my life by joining Scuderia Ferrari in 2025.” Toto Wolff has dismissed any doubts about the impact of the Mercedes W15’s performance on Hamilton’s choice to join Ferrari. The meticulous and data-driven development process of their cars ensures that performance concerns were not a decisive factor in Hamilton’s decision to start a new chapter in his racing career.

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