Lewis Hamilton receives heartfelt message from Toto Wolff ahead of Ferrari
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Toto Wolff sent a heartfelt message to Lewis Hamilton after the Brit’s final race for Mercedes, saying ahead of his move to Ferrari: “If we can’t win, you should win.” Hamilton, who started 16th in his final race for the Silver Arrows in Abu Dhabi, surged through the field and with a last-lap overtake on teammate George Russell, the 39-year-old finished just outside the podium in fourth. Wolff told Hamilton on the radio after the race: “Lewis that was the drive of a world champion, amazing. “If we can’t win, then you should win.” In an emotional conversation between Hamilton, Wolff and race engineer Peter Bonnington, Hamilton said: “That was fun. “I love you guys, I really really do.” Lewis Hamilton did some doughnuts after his final race for Mercedes Bonnington said: “Stellar job, it’s been a pleasure all the way.” Hamilton finished the 2024 season in his worst-ever championship position – seventh – but did manage to break his 31-month win duck at Silverstone in July.