Toto Wolff reveals Mercedes’ target for Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton’s farewell
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff shed light on his team's plans to bid Lewis Hamilton farewell at the end of the 2024 season.
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Toto Wolff and Lewis Hamilton (Via Imago)
Lewis Hamilton has raced for Mercedes in F1 since the 2013 season. However, this long and successful partnership will come to an end next year as the Briton moves to Scuderia Ferrari. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff highlighted that the Silver Arrows wanted to end things on a high note with the seven-time world champion.
Wolff noted that Hamilton and Mercedes were no longer in the fight for the world title. Nevertheless, the Austrian billionaire hoped to make some highlights with the 39-year-old in the last six races. Toto Wolff emphasized that he wanted to lay down a strong foundation for the Silver Arrows. While giving the best farewell to Lewis Hamilton.
Although we are not in contention for the championships, there is still plenty to fight for and the opportunity to create a few highlights along the way. We want to end this year as strongly as possible, build momentum for 2025, and bid farewell to Lewis in the best way possible.
Toto Wolff said, as reported by GPBlog
The Mercedes team boss claimed that the team has went back to the board and analyzed its results in Singapore. The Brackley-based squad will be bringing its last upgrade package of the season at the US GP this weekend. Perhaps, this could allow Lewis Hamilton to fight for victory in Austin.
We have therefore been hard at work since Singapore analysing our performance and how we can improve. We bring our final update package of the season to Texas and our aim is to close the gap to the front.
Toto Wolff explained
Toto Wolff looking forward to US GP ‘challenge’
The 52-year-old highlighted that the US GP is an amazing race. Although, Mercedes had a difficult outing last season. Toto Wolff claimed that the bumpy surface and the high-speed layout made it a challenging track for the car and driver alike. Yet, the Austrian billionaire insisted that the team was looking forward to the race this weekend.
The Circuit of the Americas is a fantastic track but one that caught us out last year. Its high-speed layout, combined with its bumpy surface, make it a challenge for both the car and driver. It is one we are looking forward to.
Toto Wolff added
Certainly, Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will try to get in the mix for race victory in Austin. However, things could be difficult for the Silver Arrows as Red Bull and McLaren are far ahead in terms of pure pace. As such, the upgrade package could be crucial for Hamilton’s hopes to win with the Silver Arrows once again.
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