Toto Wolff is excited for Mercedes’ F1 future, insisting there’s no risk of a “hangover” following 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Lewis Hamilton’s departure.

It’s a new era for Mercedes as they head into the 2025 Fဣ1 season 🏅without Hamilton in one of their cars.

Hamilton had spent 𝐆12 years at Mercedes, winning six of his seven titles with the team.

However, the seven-time world champion decided to move to Ferrari f🗹or 2025 a𒐪fter three lacklustre seasons at Mercedes, while Hamilton wanted to fulfil a childhood dream by driving for the Italian brand.

While Mercedes lost Tommy Hilfiger as one of their key sponsors, they’ve welcomed sporꦛtswe♓ar giant Adidas as their primary kit partner for the upcoming campaign.

Speaking to Sky Sports at a media event centred around Mercedꦑes’ new partnership with Adidas, Wolff spoke positively about the post-Hamilton era.

“It doesn’t get much better in terms of iconic braꦬnds [Adidas] in the field of sport,” Wolff said.

“It’s testa꧙ment to the trust that this team has going forward. When I discussed Lewis going and Kimi coming with the CEO, he said ‘This is so exciting. Let’s go on the next generation!’

“And this is how we feel in the team. We have a strong vibe with the partners that are with us and want to come to the team, so we don’t feel any hꦏangover.”

A “refresh” for Mercedes and Hamilton

Wolff feels that Hamilton’s decision to leave the team will ultimately be a “refresh” for both pa♕rties.

Hamilton’s final season with the team was arguably the most disappointing of his illust🃏rious F1 career.

Aside from his two wins, Hamilton often lagged well behind teammate 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:George Russell.

Hamilton’s form at the end of the season w🌼as so poor it led to an astonis♒hing admission that he’s no longer fast enough.

The 40-yea🍌r-old does seem rejuvenated at Ferrari just weeks into working with his new team, calling Maranello his “home”.

Reflecting on Hamilton’s first few weeks at Ferrari, Wolff added: “It was right for both of us. I think when you see Lewis in his first appearances at Ferrari, this picture in front of Enzo Ferrari’s house, ꧋it’s iconic. Lewis with his sense of style, and I’ve told him.

“And at the same time, us embarking on a different route, trying to reinvent ourselves with a young driver - in addition to George, who isn’t mentioned enough. We have a senior, acco♈mplished driver that has won ﷽races, and this new kid coming up. I think it was a refresh for both of us.”

Mercedes will unveiඣl their 20🐭25 F1 challenger - the W16 - on February 24. 

In recent💝 years, Mercedes have opted to reveal 🔯their car at Silverstone before a shakedown.