'Need To Look At The Next Generation': Mercedes Team Principal Drops Massive Remark On Hamilton Snub

Lewis Hamilton a few months ago anunced that he will be moving to Italian giants Scuderia Ferrari after spending several years of his career at Mercedes. Lewis Hamilton with Mercedes won six Drivers Championship and also mand to equal record of Michael Schumacher during his time driving for Silver Arrows. w that fairytale is coming to an end as from 2025 onwards, Lewis Hamilton will be driving for Scuderia Ferrari and Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has recently revealed reason why Lewis Hamilton was t offered a long term contract at Mercedes. 

Toto Wolff On Why Lewis Hamilton Was t Given Long Term Contract 

Toto Wolff opened up on reasons why Lewis Hamilton was t given a long term contract with Mercedes. 

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“re’s a reason why we only signed a one-plus-one-year contract. We’re in a sport where cognitive sharpness is extremely important, and I believe everyone has a shelf life. So I need to look at next generation. It’s same in football. Manrs like Sir Alex Ferguson or Pep Guardiola. y anticipated it in performance of ir top stars and brought in junior players that drove team for next years,” stated Mercedes boss Toto Wolff on why he did t offer Lewis Hamilton a long term contract with Mercedes. 

Lewis Hamilton Shares His Feelings On Ferrari Move 

Lewis Hamilton shared his feelings on why he is moving to Ferrari and how driving for Ferrari has been a childhood dream for seven time World Champion. 

“I feel like I’m ending a relationship that’s perfectly fine. We’re still in love. I haven’t lost faith in team. I’m just leaving for myself. [Moving to Ferrari] has been a childhood dream. I think it’s probably same for every kid who loves motorsport. You kw? Driving red car," Hamilton said as he shared his feelings on moving to Scuderia Ferrari. 

Hamilton's contract with Ferrari binds him to team for three seasons.