Never talked to Sergio Perez or some other rider about changing Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes boss Toto Wolff

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has refuted claims that he has contacted Red Bull’s Sergio Perez about doubtlessly changing Lewis Hamilton within the workforce.

Hamilton’s future within the sport has been a subject of debate this season (Courtesy: Reuters)

HIGHLIGHTSWolff has rejected claims that he held talks with Perez about changing HamiltonThe Mercedes boss thinks Hamilton can proceed within the sport for an additional decadeWolff says the British driver needs to be pleased with his seven world titles

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has rejected claims that he has contacted Red Bull driver Sergio Perez to exchange Lewis Hamilton within the workforce.

Hamilton’s future within the sport has been a query of debate because the starting of the season because the Silver Arrows struggled through the preliminary section of the season.

Mercedes and the seven-time World Champion have been capable of bounce again from the droop and put themselves in a robust place heading into the season break.

Addressing the rumors surrounding Hamilton’s future within the sport to Motorsport.com Italy, as quoted by the Express, Wolff mentioned he hasn’t contacted Perez or some other driver about being a alternative for the British driver. He additionally went on to say that he may see Hamilton persevering with within the sport for an additional decade.

“It’s full b******. I’ve by no means referred to as Sergio, he is a great man and I respect him, however I’ve by no means talked to him and have not been in touch with some other rider.”

“Lewis and I, even in the face of a less encouraging scenario like the start of this season, we are always aligned in wanting to try to improve things and in wanting to be together next year. And for a couple of months we have been telling each other that we could go on, maybe five or 10 years, right? So none of this is true,” mentioned Wolff.

The Mercedes boss additionally advised that Hamilton may win extra titles with the Silver Arrows and mentioned he needs to be pleased with holding the file of most driver’s championships with Michael Schumacher.

“Of course, he would have been the one [driver] to carry this file, however I feel he could be equally pleased with having seven titles like Michael [Schumacher], I feel this milestone can be very historic and vital,” mentioned Wolff.

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