Mercedes need to finish their partnership with Lewis Hamilton “on a excessive” forward of the ultimate three races of the 2024 F1 season.
Hamilton will bow out of Mercedes on the finish of December’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix forward of his change to Ferrari.
The 39-year-old has gained six of his seven titles with Mercedes throughout 12 seasons.
Whereas Hamilton has gained two races for the crew in 2024, it’s been a tough ultimate yr for the seven-time world champion.
Hamilton has been comprehensively crushed by George Russell in qualifying.
In races, Hamilton has been higher, however the inconsistent dealing with of the Mercedes W15 F1 automobile has made life difficult for each drivers.
Talking forward of this weekend’s Las Vegas Grand Prix, Toto Wolff outlined Mercedes’ dedication to finish their “unimaginable journey” with Hamilton on a excessive as they give the impression of being to construct momentum for subsequent yr.
“We head to Las Vegas able to sort out the ultimate three races of the season,” Wolff mentioned. “We’re centered on ending this yr as strongly as doable and offering some extra highlights as we shut out 2024.
“We’re wanting ahead to the races forward, to ending our unimaginable journey with Lewis on a excessive and to constructing momentum for 2025.”
Previewing Las Vegas, he added: “We’re excited for our return to Las Vegas. F1 placed on an unimaginable present final yr and the sight of F1 automobiles racing down the Strip at evening was one of many season’s highlights. The chance to do 180 mph down such an iconic piece of actual property in a high-powered Mercedes-AMG GT R was one which I could not flip down.
“I used to be due to this fact lucky to take a few of our companions on scorching laps of the monitor and it was an expertise that I, and I hope additionally they, will not neglect.
“The circuit itself and ambient situations supplied a captivating problem for each the drivers and groups, together with creating thrilling racing and a fascinating Grand Prix.
“It, I’m positive this yr’s occasion can be an excellent better success, and construct on the continued development, curiosity, and success of our sport within the USA.”
