Toto Wolff admits that Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes ‘have a mountain to climb’ in 2024

The Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff did not want to create presumptions about what the team intends to achieve with the W15.

Toto Wolff admits that Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes ‘have a mountain to climb’ in 2024

Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton (via IMAGO)

Mercedes unveiled the new W15’s livery on February 14th, marking the Brackley company’s attempt to return to the race for the championship after two very disappointing years. The Anglo-German team hopes to accomplish this with Lewis Hamilton, who is in his final year at Mercedes before officially joining Ferrari in 2025.

Toto Wolff, Team Principal and CEO, knows we will have to work to return to the highest levels. In his opinion, they had to readjust, recalibrate, and reinvent themselves in some areas during the preceding two years. This root method is always complex. However, he claims they’ve made headway and are eager to move forward with the W15.

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We know we have a mountain to climb to fight on the front line. He declared that there are no miracles in this sport, but our ambition and determination are strong. Since we charted this new course, development has progressed well.
Toto Wolff said, as reported by formulapassion.it.

Mercedes returns to silver for the W15, featuring the black field of three-star tips, the German company’s emblem, and the green stripes of primary sponsor Petronas. This silver complements the black pillar of their team identity, with the distinctive colors of INEOS and PETRONAS serving as key distinguishing features.

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Lewis Hamilton wishes to end his final year with the team on a high note

Lewis Hamilton has been with Mercedes for 11 years and this is his 12th and final season as a Mercedes driver. Hamilton has driven for Mercedes since 2013 and won six of his seven titles with the team. Recently he was seen participating in some pre-season activities, including the W15 launch at Silverstone.

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc
Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc (Via: Imago)

He is in for an emotional; season as 2024 will be his final year for the team. Hamilton is set to join Ferrai at the end of the season, ending his Mercedes deal early. He detailed how emotional the journey is for him during the livery unveiling. 

It has been emotional, It's very surreal to be here, given I came here in 2013, so 11 years with the team, starting my 12th, and it is such a privilege to work with a group of people where you see the work they're doing over the winter.
Lewis Hamilton said, as reported by: outlookindia.com

Lewis Hamilton spent the majority of his successful career with Mercedes. While parting ways with them was the most difficult decision he had to make, he remains determined to do his best and help the team return to glory.

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