As armchair enthusiasts and paddock insiders alike reeled from the news of Hamilton's decision to chase his boyhood dream with the Prancing Horse in 2025, Mercedes boss Wolff opened up about the friction behind scenes over Mercedes' zero-pod design introduced for the regulations which feature ground-effect aerodynamics.
Toto Wolff admitted to a pivotal oversight that may have been the catalyst for Lewis Hamilton's shocking switch from Mercedes to Ferrari.
"I think when you see Lewis Hamilton in his first appearance at Ferrari, this picture in front of Enzo Ferrari's house, it's iconic.
Looking back in February 2025, Wolff reflected on their partnership, now convinced it was time for Hamilton and Mercedes to go separate ways.
Despite adapting the car as Hamilton had suggested, leading to improved outcomes towards the season's end, it wasn't enough to keep the seven-time champion around.
