Toto Wolff reveals moment he knew he had lost Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari - Hamilton has three races left with Mercedes before he joins the Italian team for the 2025 season

Toto Wolff has revealed he was prepared to tell Lewis Hamilton he was too old for his Mercedes F1 contract to be renewed had he not opted to join Ferrari instead. Hamilton’s shock switch to Ferrari was announced on the eve of the season in February, with the moving bringing an end to the British driver's long association with Mercedes.

Toto Wolff has backtracked on comments he made about Lewis Hamilton, which some took as a slight on his performances as he aged, with the Mercedes boss insisting they were taken out of context

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has clarified his recent comments about Lewis Hamilton’s “shelf life", which we're misinterpreted.

Toto Wolff has clarified the comments he makes in a new book that appear to question Lewis Hamilton’s “cognitive sharpness” and “shelf life”, saying they have been taken out of context and describing the seven-time world champion as still “very sharp”.

Toto Wolff has revealed that he knew Lewis Hamilton was going to join Ferrari when Carlos Sainz phoned him several weeks before the move was officially confirmed.

Lewis Hamilton could reportedly sponsor the Ferrari team via his non-alcoholic tequila brand following his move from Mercedes for the F1 2025 season. It comes as further details surrounding the seven-time World Champion’s first pre-season with his new team come to light.