Toto Wolff insists Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes exit was “right for both of us” as the team principal looked ahead to the 2025 F1 season.
After 12 years and six world titles together, Hamilton and Mercedes parted ways at the end of last season with the British driver sealing a blockbuster move to Ferrari for 2025 and beyond.
Speaking after Mercedes signed a long-term apparel deal with Adidas, Wolff is eyeing a strong season, admitting the team are now “embarking on a different route” without Hamilton.
Mercedes officially launch their 2025 car on Monday 24 February, though they will unveil their livery at the 10-team season launch event at The O2 Arena in London on Tuesday.
Highly-rated 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli, from Italy, has replaced Hamilton with George Russell set to be the No 1 driver in his fourth season with the team.
