Toto Wolff detailed Mercedes' strategy for the future, confirming George Russell as senior driver and promoting Kimi Antonelli to Formula 1 following Lewis Hamilton's move to Ferrari.

Toto Wolff has spoken out to reveal the shock Formula One driver who called him immediately after Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton announced he was leaving the team. After 12 years with Mercedes, Hamilton announced that he would be leaving the F1 team to join rivals Ferrari for the 2025 season.

Fernando Alonso picked up the phone to call Toto Wolff when he heard that Mercedes would have a shock vacancy. Mercedes boss Wolff has recounted the whispers leading up to Lewis Hamilton’s announcement that he would exit the team. Hamilton will embark on a new journey with Ferrari in 2025.

Toto Wolff ends 2024 by reflecting on the incredible success Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes F1 team achieved together

Toto Wolff has hinted that Lewis Hamilton could return to the Mercedes F1 team in the future after his spell at Ferrari comes to an end.