Wolff calls Hamilton a genuine threat for F1 title
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 7:00 AM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff remarked on June 15 that Lewis Hamilton poses a legitimate challenge for this year's Formula One championship. Wolff noted his confidence in Hamilton's abilities, saying, "I know what he's capable of." This statement underscores Hamilton's potential impact on the championship race as the season progresses.
- •Toto Wolff made his comments on June 15.
- •Hamilton is seen as a significant contender for the F1 title.
- •Wolff expressed confidence in Hamilton's abilities.
- 7:14 AMESPN F1 — Wolff on Hamilton: 'If he smells blood, he goes'
- 6:41 AMYahoo Sports — Toto Wolff wary of Lewis Hamilton ‘smelling blood’ in title race
"Toto Wolff is wary of going up against Lewis Hamilton in a title race, knowing what his former driver is like when he “smells blood”. Hamilton closed to within 41 points of Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli by clinching his first victory as a Ferrari driver at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
"Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said Lewis Hamilton is a genuine threat for this year's title, saying of his former driver, "I know what he's capable of."
Sources
External links- ESPN F1Jun 15, 2026, 7:14 AMWolff on Hamilton: 'If he smells blood, he goes'
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has said Lewis Hamilton is a genuine threat for this year's title, saying of his former driver, "I know what he's capable of."
- Yahoo SportsJun 15, 2026, 6:41 AMToto Wolff wary of Lewis Hamilton ‘smelling blood’ in title race
Toto Wolff is wary of going up against Lewis Hamilton in a title race, knowing what his former driver is like when he “smells blood”. Hamilton closed to within 41 points of Mercedes’ championship leader Kimi Antonelli by clinching his first victory as a Ferrari driver at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix.
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