Toto Wolff opens up on Lewis Hamilton relationship: ‘He reveals me who he dates’

Toto Wolff has opened up about his relationship with Lewis Hamilton following his exit from Mercedes on the finish of final season.

Hamilton shocked the sporting world by deciding to depart Mercedes for Ferrari.

Hamilton’s determination to affix Ferrari was introduced on the eve of the 2024 marketing campaign.

The seven-time world champion’s ultimate season with Mercedes proved to be his most tough, as teammate George Russell dismantled him.

Regardless of stepping away from Mercedes, Hamilton’s relationship with Wolff has remained intact.

“When he determined to go, it might have been very awkward, borderline hostile, and we actively talked about how you can not make it that,” Wolff instructed The Wall Avenue Journal.

“All of us made an actual effort in making an attempt to be very accommodating, very understanding.

“He’s maintained being a good friend. He pops up within the workplace on the weekend! He speaks with the engineers, will get some meals. After many Grand Prix, he travels again with me.

“So we have now the outdated gang: Valtteri Bottas, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, and me flying from the races.”

Wolff on Hamilton relationship: “We belief one another”

Despite the fact that Ferrari and Mercedes stay on-track rivals, Wolff has insisted the pair nonetheless “belief one another” regardless of wanting to complete forward on a Sunday.

There are simply 12 factors between Ferrari and Mercedes within the race for P2 within the constructors’ standings.

“Hear, on the racetrack, we wish to beat you. Little doubt about that. However it’s been 12 years that we have now been on this relationship. We belief one another,” Wolff added.

Wolff additionally revealed Hamilton is open with who he dates.

The 40-year-old’s relationship historical past has been stored beneath wraps.

Throughout his early F1 profession, Hamilton dated pop star Nicole Scherzinger up till 2014.

Since then, there have been rumours that Hamilton was seeing Colombian singer Shakira, with them pictured collectively after the 2023 Spanish Grand Prix.

“I’m residing a distinct life by means of his eyes – you understand, he reveals me his flirts and who he dates, and [asks], ‘Ought to I am going for this lady or not?’ And I’m saying, ‘Sure, it’s best to, and inform me the way it was”,” Wolff concluded.