Follow usMercedes team boss Toto Wolff stated that his team is fully committed in keeping 7-time World Champions Lewis Hamilton.
The comments come after heavy rumours swarmed the paddock at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix that Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is likely to take the 38-year old’s seat.
Hamilton contract expires at the end of this year and many have raised doubt whether he will remain with the Silver Arrows.
When asked about the prospect of signing Leclerc, Wolff siad:
“I think he’s 100% committed and loyal to Ferrari and it’s his contract and in the same way we are 100% committed to putting pen to paper with Lewis.”
“I think nobody doubts Charles’s ability and he’s a good guy. The only time I talked to him was to ask where the gate is in Melbourne to board the plane. No contact otherwise,”
Mercedes aim, according to Wolff, is still giving their star driver a championship winning car.
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