F1. Lewis Hamilton to talk to Toto Wolff about leaving Ferrari

Hamilton’s shock transfer to Maranello was announced on February 1 and the Briton has considered his own The 12th and final F1 season at Mercedes. Team principal Toto Wolff said after the Australian Grand Prix that what was happening this year at Ferrari “not his priority today”in reference to his experiments.

However there will come a time when Hamilton and Mercedes will have to deal with this situation, as the team seeks to keep all details about the 2025 car from its outgoing driver.

This won’t be a completely new situation for the seven-time world champion, but his move from McLaren to Mercedes was announced much later in the 2012 season, on September 28 to be exact.

“I think it will start with a conversation with Toto, because I don’t know how to go through it. I’ve never been in a situation like this before, so early in the season.”announced the Englishman.

“When I left McLaren, it was at the end of the season. I was only able to go to Mercedes in December, I think, when I got into the seat, after the season ended. I don’t know how we should plan. »

Hamilton wants to end his journey with Mercedes well

Lewis Hamilton has reiterated his desire to prioritize his current campaign with the British team, especially as he looks to end his unprecedented run. 49 runs without a win.

“For now, I want to finish at the top here”he added. “So all my energy goes into this. Of course there is enthusiasm for the future. But right now we are going through a difficult time. This is my challenge. »

“That’s where all my energy goes, trying to figure out how to get back to the top.” How can I work with boys? How can I make better discussions, give them a better direction to fight forward again? »

“I’m more competitive, so I want to win. Thinking about next year won’t help me get there. »