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Toto Wolff Reveals Mercedes’ Plan to Honor Lewis Hamilton’s Legacy
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has shared a significant update regarding the team’s future plans, following the announcement that seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton will be leaving the team to join Ferrari in 2025. Despite Hamilton’s incredibly successful tenure with Mercedes, the team has struggled to keep pace with Red Bull and McLaren since the regulation change in 2022.
Hamilton’s winless streak, which lasted from the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix until his emotional victory at Silverstone in 2024, was a testament to the team’s struggles. However, Wolff has confirmed that Mercedes will continue to build on the legacy that Hamilton has left behind, both on and off the track.
Hamilton’s impact on Mercedes extends far beyond his impressive racing record. His personal projects, particularly in the areas of diversity and inclusion, have had a profound impact on the team’s culture and values. According to Wolff, Mercedes will continue to prioritize these initiatives, ensuring that progress is made in this area, even in Hamilton’s absence.
Wolff praised Hamilton’s influence on the team, stating that he has helped to position the Mercedes brand as more daring, contemporary, and extravagant. Hamilton’s commitment to diversity and inclusion has also led to a significant increase in representation from under-represented groups within the team.
One of the ways in which Mercedes will continue to honor Hamilton’s legacy is by retaining the black livery on their cars. This decision is a testament to the team’s commitment to the values of diversity and inclusion that Hamilton has championed during his time with the team.
As Wolff explained, “Lewis Hamilton is a global phenomenon, and he has certainly played a role in positioning the Mercedes brand. He’s had an impact on diversity issues, and we’ve seen a significant increase in representation from under-represented groups within the team. He made us kneel when we needed to, and he supported us in making the car black, and it will stay black. We’re not going to shy away from it.”
By retaining the black livery and continuing to prioritize diversity and inclusion initiatives, Mercedes is demonstrating its commitment to the values that Hamilton has instilled in the team. As the team looks to the future, it is clear that Hamilton’s legacy will continue to play a significant role in shaping the team’s identity and values.
