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Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff says he is “really looking forward to taking the right decisions for the team” on “who’s going to be in the seat next year”.
Lewis Hamilton decision to exit Mercedes at the end of 2024 was a big surprise for the team, especially the fact that he will be moving to Ferrari.
Team boss Toto Wolff confirms it was definitely unexpected.
“If you told me two days ago that Lewis was going to Ferrari, I didn’t think it was possible,” Toto said.
“So, situations and things can change quickly. Contracts are only as good as [long as] the driver or the teams want to race.
“And who knows what’s happening in the driver market that could be unexpected and opportunities for us.”
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However, Toto adds Lewis’ exit also allows the team go be bold with their choice of drivers for 2025.
“Almost, in a way, I always like change because change provides you with opportunity.
“In the same way we embraced the Nico [Rosberg’s retirement at the end of 2016] situation, and that was equally like from one moment to the other unexpected, I’m really looking forward to taking the right decisions for the team, together with my colleagues, on who’s going to be in the seat next year.
“Maybe it’s a chance to do something bold,” the Austrian concluded.
