Lewis Hamilton shocked the Formula 1 paddock with his move from Mercedes to Ferrari for the 2025 season. But while the change in teams hasn’t heralded the change in fortunes he may have hoped for, it did mean that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff avoided making a call he “dreaded”.

Hamilton’s first season with Ferrari hasn’t resulted in the change in fortunes the seven-time champion had hoped for. And instead, has been marked by continued struggles and even claims that he should step down from the side.

However, Hamilton’s former boss at Mercedes is reluctant to suggest that the seven-time world champion no longer has “it”.

"You don't lose your capability from one day to the other,” the Mercedes boss said.

“A driver or a sportsperson can compensate a decline of performance in some areas

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