Toto Wolff believes that Lewis Hamilton’s final years with Ferrari will not be the highlight of his career. The 40-year-old British driver aims to secure an eighth drivers’ title before retiring from Formula 1 with the Italian team, but his chances seem slim due to a challenging first season in red. Despite winning a sprint race in Shanghai earlier this year, Hamilton is yet to achieve a podium finish in an F1 Grand Prix with Ferrari.
Hamilton, who is regarded as one of the greatest drivers in the sport, has secured his legacy with seven championships and 105 Grand Prix victories, surpassing Michael Schumacher’s record. Most of his success was achieved during his 12-year tenure with Mercedes, where he clinched multiple titles under the leadership of Toto Wolff.
Wolff emphasized that Hamilton’s legacy is secure, drawing parallels with Schumacher’s winless period at Mercedes towards the end of his career. Despite Hamilton’s struggles to adapt to Ferrari, Wolff expressed confidence in his abilities and the decision to move to a new team for a fresh challenge.
Hamilton admitted to facing difficulties adjusting to his new environment, even after a commendable performance at the recent Italian Grand Prix. Nonetheless, Wolff reiterated his belief in Hamilton’s capabilities, stating that a few successful race weekends will showcase a different side of the talented driver.
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