Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is trying everything to hold on to Lewis Hamilton post 2023 – here’s everything you need to know
Toto Wolff, the Team Principal of Mercedes, has emphasized his efforts to retain Lewis Hamilton as part of the team after 2023. Hamilton, who holds seven world championship titles, is currently in the last year of his existing contract with Mercedes, which was inked in 2021.
Ongoing discussions have taken place over a new contract for several months. Having collaborated closely for nearly ten years, Wolff shared that Hamilton’s role has evolved beyond being solely a driver, despite encountering a few challenges during their journey together.
Wolff said in a recent interview: “I think there is no need to persuade him. He knows about all the goodness and although we struggled with the car this year, and last year, he will be part of the resurrection of the team.”
Wolff explained that his relationship with Lewis Hamilton has transformed into a friendship. They have navigated both challenging times and moments of success together over the years.
Their journey has seen them celebrate numerous championships and engage in discussions that were occasionally complex. Presently, Hamilton is more than just a driver to Wolff; he’s a companion and a top-notch racing driver. Wolff also explained that their disagreements in the past have been managed similarly to a marital relationship.
Lewis Hamilton’s career at Mercedes has been nothing short of remarkable. Joining the team in 2013, he quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with on the Formula One circuit.
Over the years, Hamilton and Mercedes have formed an incredibly successful partnership, achieving unprecedented levels of success. Hamilton’s ability to extract the maximum performance from the car, coupled with the team’s exceptional engineering and strategic prowess, has resulted in seven World Drivers’ Championship titles.
With Hamilton at the wheel, Mercedes secured seven consecutive Constructors’ Championships as well, showcasing their prowess as a team. Hamilton’s remarkable skill in both qualifying and racecraft has led to countless pole positions and race wins, often with breathtaking displays of skill and determination.
The Brit’s career at Mercedes has been marked by unparalleled success, making him one of the most iconic figures in Formula One history, not only for his racing prowess but also for his contributions beyond the track.
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