Mercedes F1 team principal Toto Wolff revealed a cocky message he sent to driver Lewis Hamilton about what will happen in 2025 when he races for their rivals Ferrari
Toto Wolff said he told Lewis Hamilton he will have to "picture Mercedes' rear wing" next year when he joins Formula 1 rivals Ferrari.
Looking ahead to what it will be like to go up against Hamilton, team principal Wolff said he had boldly told his soon-to-be ex-driver that the Silver Arrows would fare better than him with his new team. He said: "I can't imagine him in red. I don't think it suits him That prediction looks particularly brave considering the teams' contrasting fortunes at the start of this new 2024 season. Ferrari are just four points behind leaders Red Bull, thanks in significant part to a one-two finish last weekend in Australia.
Wolff has worked closely with Hamilton since 2013, when they both joined Mercedes. But, despite the blow of losing his friend and long-time ally to a direct rival, the Austrian insists there are no hard feelings between them.
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