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Toto Wolff relieved by Lewis Hamilton's departure from Mercedes F1 team

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 10:11 PM

Last updated Jun 21, 2026

Toto Wolff relieved by Lewis Hamilton's departure from Mercedes F1 team

Summary

Toto Wolff expressed relief on Dax Shepard's podcast following Lewis Hamilton's decision to leave Mercedes. Hamilton's contract allowed for a break clause, which he triggered after Mercedes showed reluctance for a long-term deal. Wolff acknowledged concerns about a young talent, Kimi Antonelli, possibly taking Hamilton's seat. Hamilton's recent win at Barcelona further complicates the championship standings, as he celebrates success with Ferrari while Antonelli faced a setback due to a power unit failure.

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By the Numbers

•Lewis Hamilton triggered a break clause in his Mercedes contract.
•Toto Wolff mentioned relief at Hamilton's decision to leave.
•Kimi Antonelli leads the championship but suffered a power unit failure in Barcelona.
•Hamilton recently won a race with Ferrari.
•Wolff is cautious about losing young talents like Antonelli to rival teams.

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There’s a version of events where Toto Wolff sits Lewis Hamilton down and tells him Mercedes is moving on. It would have been one of the most uncomfortable conversations in Formula 1 history. As it turned out, Hamilton saved him…
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