Toto Wolff On Lewis Hamilton's Mercedes Exit

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff speaks for the first time about his reaction to Lewis Hamilton's shock decision to leave for Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season.

Follow F1®:

#F1 #LewisHamilton

[tipilot]

To hamilton it feels like being an old man finally being able to take that road trip you always wanted to do and for Toto it feels like your child moving away for college.

[MrPoisonMilk]

They for sure told each other "I love you" and walked away with a melacholy feel.

[susami_]

He looks like he just got broken up with. We're not used to seeing Toto in this mood.

[backstromforsberg]

This is basically the German version of sobbing uncontrollably.

[IAmAnthonyMcQuinn]

Bro is heartbroken. You can hear it in his voice. His voice is shaking in this interview.
I feel it.

[Jeremyd]

That is how a team principal should handle someone leaving with class no one can take away the success they had thank you both for the memories

[Extty]

toto looks so sad that lewis is leaving mercedes😭

[schraderclemens]

Hamilton leaving and Toto saying that he says the probability of beating RB is low doesn't give me much confidence for the next 2 seasons...

[sarqRodriguez]

There are some team bosses that I hold big respect for and Toto is definitely one. He said everything with such respect. I like this guy, and will continue to support his team as my second favorite.

[sherparoyale]

He clearly cares for Lewis. Seems like an awesome leader - goal driven yet with high EI. It’s clear that Mercedes’ goal here (which Toto represents) is that they couldn’t give LH a longer contract. LH optimized for that too and leveraged his star power to go to the most iconic team. Everyone sort’ve won here.

[mastery]

Actual reaction from Toto: No Lewis no! That was so not right!

[snoop]

Who wouldn't want to drive with Ferrari before ending your driving career.

[SuperMarkizas]

Elegant interview, well handled by Toto

[KN-lqzv]

I think Toto has managed this unbelievably well, very classy and clearly genuine. I’d imagine he’d be a great guy to work for

[aryandatla]

Toto really took it hardd... looks like he's aboutt to burst into tears and so am I 😭😭

[angilolissimo]

I can feel it in his voice that he was on the verge of tears, very well handled by Toto.

[Dishanta_Goswami]

He sounded like he was on the verge of tears. I actually feel bad for him

[rmetcalfe]

Total Respect, a life long relationship has obviously developed. Their success could not have been achieved without each other.

[woody]

Toto is a classy guy and sets the leadership bar very high. Very professional and respectful.

[VictorCampos]

George Russel is smilling more than Ricciardo these recent days.