Toto Wolff warns Hamilton is in title hunt after Ferrari win

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Toto Wolff warns Hamilton is in title hunt after Ferrari win
Summary

After a recent race where Lewis Hamilton demonstrated strong performance and strategy, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff acknowledged Hamilton's potential in pursuing an eighth championship title. While Hamilton benefited from a late safety car, Wolff emphasized the need for consistent performance as championship rival Kimi Antonelli faced reliability issues, reducing his lead to 41 points. Wolff remains wary of Hamilton’s capability, stating he does not want to compete against him for the title, acknowledging that early season dynamics could shift, particularly with Ferrari developing their car and improving competitiveness.

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  • Hamilton remains second in the standings, chasing Kimi Antonelli.
  • Antonelli's recent reliability problem leaves him with a reduced points lead.
  • Wolff highlights the importance of performance consistency for the team.
  • Ferrari's car development efforts could soon affect the championship race.
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What they're saying
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Mercedes boss Toto Wolff is not ruling out Lewis Hamilton from making a title push; in fact, he thinks Hamilton is already in the hunt for the eighth title.

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