Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes and Mercedes GP Executive Director Toto Wolff talk on the grid (Source: Getty)
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff penned an emotional letter for Lewis Hamilton on the eve of the latter's final race with the German team this weekend. The seven-time F1 world champion had been a mainstay at the Brackley-based outfit since the 2013 season and would be leaving them after a 12-year-journey to join Ferrari next season.
In February 2024, the news of Hamilton departing from Mercedes for the Italian team became official. The announcement shocked the motorsport world because the British driver signed a contract extension with the former world champions in August 2023. Notably, he activated his release clause to say 'yes' to the Prancing Horses.
Ahead of the season finale in Abu Dhabi this weekend, Wolff delivered a touching tribute to Lewis Hamilton on Mercedes's official website and spoke about their "legacy" after a decade-long association. He wrote:
