No second thoughts on Lewis Hamilton's exit from Mercedes as Toto Wolff retains no regrets

Lewis Hamilton is a big and renowned name in the world of Formula 1 (F1). The legendary race car driver has multiple Grand Prix titles to his name. Hamilton has been competing in F1 since 2007 and still providing tough competition to young, aspiring racers.

Ever since Hamilton moved to Mercedes from McLaren in 2012, he has enjoyed significant success in his career. However, the veteran is set to switch to Ferrari next season as an exit clause has been included in the contract. But, what caught the attention of the fans is that Mercedes boss Tot Wolff stated that he has no regret in losing Hamilton.

“We decided as a team for that and we were always very transparent with Lewis. And the good thing with him is he is able to put himself in your position and understand where we were coming from. So in that respect, there are no bad feelings, and there is no betrayal.

It was also for the good of him to change. This was the longest run between a driver and a team. It was 12 years overall. And maybe he needed to, in a way, change and reinvent himself. Being a driver for Ferrari is super-prestigious. Maybe for us as a team also it is important to emancipate ourselves and go in a different direction.” Wolff was quoted as saying by Motorsportweek.

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We can’t turn back time: Toto Wolff

Wolff talked about Hamilton and said that he is the greatest F1 driver of all time. He also compared him with the legendary F1 driver Michael Schumacher and said that Hamilton is equal to him in terms of championships.

“You have to look at it from a point more detached than we do. He is the greatest F1 driver of all time. He has beaten all the records and there is only this one, with championships, where he is equal with Michael Schumacher, another great – if not, with Lewis, the greatest driver. So it is what it is. And we can’t change that.

Would I have wanted it to go the other way? Absolutely. Do I think what happened in 2021 was anywhere near fair? No, it wasn’t. But we can’t turn back time and there are worse things than losing a race or a World Championship. There is more drama in the world out there.” Wolff said.