says will depart a legacy at that “transcends our sport” because the star prepares for his remaining race for the Silver Arrows this weekend.
Seven-time world champion Hamilton, who has received six of his titles with Mercedes, will convey the curtain down on his 12-year stint with the staff on the in Abu Dhabi.
Hamilton, who can be 40 in January, to subsequent 12 months. Wolff, who has been Mercedes staff principal all through the Briton’s time with the staff, paid tribute to Hamilton’s work on and off the observe in an emotional letter, posted on Mercedes’ web site on Tuesday.
Wolff begins: “After 12 unimaginable years, we prepare to write down the ultimate chapter in our racing story with Lewis this weekend. It has been fairly a journey. Once we first began working collectively in 2013, we couldn’t have imagined what was to return.
“Six Drivers’ World Championships. Eight Constructors’ titles. Eighty-four wins. Seventy-eight pole positions. 100 and fifty-three podium finishes. Essentially the most profitable driver and staff partnership in F1 historical past. Many highs that now we have loved. Some crushing lows that we’ve overcome collectively.”
Wolff then emphasised the work Hamilton has performed off-track, with a nod to Misson 44 arrange by the British driver with the goal of making extra inclusion and variety inside motorsport.
“Our relationship has meant a lot extra than simply numbers and statistics, although,” Wolff continues. “It’s a legacy that transcends our sport, with an enduring impression past the racetrack.
“One which has strived to extend variety in our sport. To battle for inclusion. Lewis has been the catalyst for a lot of this and now we have been honoured and proud to work hand-in-hand with him. That work received’t cease on the finish of this 12 months. But it surely started due to the impetus led by Lewis.
“This weekend is a celebration. A celebration of the whole lot that now we have achieved collectively. Lewis’ affiliation with Mercedes goes again 26 years. Each lap of his profession thus far has been powered by the three-pointed star.
“We are going to honour this unparalleled story in Abu Dhabi and throughout the next week as we go to Kuala Lumpur, Stuttgart, then lastly Brixworth and Brackley. And honour it realizing that, whereas this part of our relationship is coming to an finish, Lewis will at all times be part of our household.”
Hamilton final day trip in Qatar – with a false begin, puncture and rushing penalty – however Wolff insists the staff and Hamilton are targeted on ending off their time collectively on a excessive.
Wolff concludes: “For now, although, our full focus is on the race weekend. There isn’t any higher method to mark the tip of our time collectively than with a robust efficiency on the observe. Your entire staff is targeted on including another spotlight to the reel. We additionally wish to finish the season on the entrance foot.
“That can assist us carry momentum into the winter and onwards as we open the subsequent chapter in our story in 2025. With George because the senior driver and Kimi as an thrilling rookie expertise, our future is brilliant. However let’s finish this current chapter in the best method.
“Thanks, Lewis: for one remaining time, let’s do that. Toto.”
Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur insisted after the Qatar Grand Prix that he was by Hamilton’s kind forward of subsequent 12 months, with the Brit on track to report his in 18 seasons within the sport.
