has labelled ’s unveiling at final week as “iconic” because the boss appears forward to life with out the seven-time world champion.
After six drivers’ world championships in 12 years, Hamilton has to hitch Ferrari for the 2025 season and past.
Wolff, in the meantime, has promoted Italian hotshot Kimi Antonelli to exchange Hamilton, with the 18-year-old partnering George Russell this 12 months.
When requested about Hamilton’s Scuderia in Fiorano, Wolff advised Sky Sports activities Information on Wednesday evening: “It’s a little bit bit such as you divorce amicably, and it’s all good…
“And then you definitely see your companion for the primary time with a brand new buddy!
“However I’m actually joyful for him and I advised him that these photos had been iconic that he made. It was so nicely curated and no shock with Lewis.”
In the meantime, Wolff is eyeing a robust begin for Mercedes on the season-opening race in Australia on 16 March and has backed Antonelli to impress when he turns into the third-youngest driver in F1 historical past.
“He’s [Kimi’s] been within the staff, built-in for such a very long time,” Wolff added. “We’ve identified him since he was 11 and in that respect, he’s been ready. He’s able to go and he can’t wait.
“We had been scratching our heads so much final 12 months, notably at first. Like all the opposite groups, we had ups and downs; we had some very dominant performances after which different races that weren’t so good.
“On the finish of the day, when the flag drops, we’re going to see in qualifying in Melbourne the place we stand.”
The 24-race 2025 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix on 16 March.
The ten-team , F1 75 Dwell, on the O2 Enviornment in London takes place on Tuesday 18 February, with Mercedes formally unveiling their 2025 automotive on Monday 24 February.
