Toto Wolff has made a surprising revelation in a frank discussion about the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The 2021 season finale remains one of the most controversial races in F1 history, where Lewis Hamilton was denied an eighth world title on the final lap.

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has reiterated his shock at the timing of Lewis Hamilton’s exit from the team for Ferrari next year – whilst also emphasising that every athlete has a “shelf life.” Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton,

When Lewis Hamilton does decide to hang up his racing helmet, Ferrari has a successor ready to go, according to Johnny Herbert. Hamilton will switch to Ferrari in F1 2025, having signed a three-year deal with the Scuderia during the winter break following last season’s championship.

Despite having anticipated Lewis Hamilton’s eventual departure, Toto Wolff admitted that the timing of the switch caught him off guard, particularly as it came before Mercedes could confirm their comp