Toto Wolff says Mercedes is trying to discover ourselves “after Lewis Hamilton’s transition to Ferrari | F1 news
Mercedes Toto Wolff leader says the team “tries to discover” after Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari.
After fulfilling the athletic world by announcing his transition to Ferrari last February, Hamilton eventually joined the Italian team last month and has tried their cars by 2023 and 2024 as he prepares for the 2025 -season opening season in Australia March 16th.
Mercedes replaced Hamilton with 18 -year -old Italian Andrea Kimi Antonelli as a teammate of George Russell and on Wednesday began to grow for the season holding a media event to celebrate their new collaboration with the German Athletic Giant Adidas.
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The leader of the Mercedes Toto Wolff group admits that by looking at Lewis Hamilton’s “virtual” images at Ferrari Red after their “friendly divorce” it is like seeing your old partner with a new friend. “
“It was right for both of us,” Wolff said Sports As he reflected Hamilton’s exit after 12 years and six driver titles with the team.
“I think when you see Lewis in his first appearances at Ferrari, this picture in front of Enzo Ferrari’s house is virtual. Lewis with his sense of style and told him.
“And at the same time, we are starting a different route, trying to discover ourselves with a young guide – except for George, who is not mentioned enough. We have a higher, complete guide that has won races and this young child is coming.
“I think it was a renewal for both of us.”
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Kimi Antonelli admitted that he was “nervous” by taking his driving test, passing before he made the Formula 1 debut with Mercedes.
‘Without a headache from Hamilton’s exit’
Wolff insisted that collaboration with Adidas is proof that Mercedes would not experience any commercial “hangover” from Hamilton’s exit.
The Brit is a huge world star and transcends motor sport, offering a level of attention that other drivers cannot fit.
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The fans are launched in cheerfulness and chants as Lewis Hamilton arrives on the track for his first test meeting with Ferrari.
Wolff says Antonelli, who has quickly accelerated on the F1 amid huge enthusiasm for his potential, has the ability to connect with a younger generation.
Asked about Mercedes’ ability to attract Hamilton -free partners, Wolff said: “It doesn’t get much better (than Adidas) in terms of virtual trademarks in the field of sport.
“It is a testimony of the confidence that this team has progressed.
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Martin Brundle believes that Ferrari’s driver Lewis Hamilton has lost his edge, but supports the seven -time world champion to win an eighth World Driver Championship in 2025.
“And so we feel in the team. We have a strong atmosphere with the partners who are with us and we want to come to the team, so we feel no vanity.”
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