Until 2021, nearly all records were signed by Lewis Hamilton or Michael Schumacher. However, Max Verstappen rewrote the record books with an incredible display of racing talents. The Dutchman has been a standout performer, with no one matching his amazing abilities. While Verstappen has been on top, Mercedes has been through the wringer.
Consequently, Lewis Hamilton has seen the lowest performance since his debut. The seven-time world champion is struggling to win a single race. Moreover, he has been vocal about his displeasure with W15 and the Mercedes technical team. As the Briton prepares to move to Ferrari for the upcoming season, Toto Wolff has voiced a surprising opinion.
Lewis Hamilton Might Win The Record-Breaking World Title With Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton is on the verge of accomplishing his childhood dream of racing for Ferrari, but he has an uphill struggle this season. The British driver has only 42 points after eight Grand Prix races. Despite his desire to end his final season with Mercedes on a positive note, the W15’s issues restrict his performance. Although Mercedes is always working on improvements, fundamental problems persist. This was evident when the squad made a strong start in Monaco on Friday but faltered again in qualifying. The starlet racer was disappointed with the performance but kept his head high. However, he has voiced his disappointment with the W15 car, calling it ‘off-pace.’ The vehicle is struggling with aerodynamic issues, which vary uniquely each weekend.
As a result, Hamilton’s record-breaking eighth world title is far from reality due to the technical woes at the Brackley-based outfit. Therefore, Toto Wolf, his current team boss, has a surprising opinion over the ‘Ferrari move.’ During an interaction with a PA news agency, Wolff said if Ferrari could build a competitive car for Hamilton, he could return to the glory days. Furthermore, the Austrian executive praised his relationship with Hamilton, noting they shared a beautiful bond outside the track. Ultimately, he said, he would want Hamilton to do well even when they become a competitor.
Toto Wolff Gives Up On His Max Verstappen’ Dream’
During an interview with Formula Passion, Mercedes’ chief admitted the team’s lack of competitiveness. He said the incumbent world champion would not sit in a problem-ridden W15. Thus, it is nearly impossible to entice Verstappen with a car that lacks competitiveness.
Furthermore, the Austrian CEO cited McLaren as an example of forward-looking optimism. Recently. McLaren has throttled its way to victory by enhancing its F1 vehicle. Finally, he stated that both cars will receive modest Canada enhancements, including new front wings.
