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Wolff clarifies ‘shelf life’ comment, insists Hamilton not past prime
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19/11/2024 at 14:5219/11/2024 at 15:13 Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has clarified his recent comments about Lewis Hamilton’s “shelf life,” insisting that he was not suggesting the seven-time world champion is past his prime. In a recently released book entitled 'Inside Mercedes F1: Life in the Fast Lane' , which offers a remarkable behind-the-scenes account of life inside the Silver Arrows squad, Wolff sheds light on his contract talks with Hamilton that took place over the summer of 2023. Eventually, in a bid to maintain a degree of flexibility, the two parties agreed to extend their collaboration but only for a single year, with an option –...
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