Mercedes team boss: Wolff is surprised by the timing of Hamilton's farewell. Lewis Hamilton wants to drive for Ferrari in 2025 - but the news apparently also caused surprises internally.
Wolff said they didn't even know whether they would take a rookie - i.e. a newcomer with no Formula 1 experience - or an experienced driver. “Maybe we have to do something bold,” said Wolff. It remains to be seen whether this could also mean hiring a German driver.