Mercedes boss Toto Wolff backs Lewis Hamilton after disastrous show at Hungarian Grand Prix 2025, says 'never write him off'

Toto Wolff backed Lewis Hamilton after the Ferrari races had a flop show in the recently concluded Hungarian Grand Prix. Coming in defense of his former driver, Toto Wolff said that on a good weekend, no one should write him off.

Lewis Hamilton's flop show at Hungarian Grand Prix

F1 was in Hungary for the 14th race of the season, Hamilton had a disastrous outing. The British racer not only failed to manage a solid starting spot on Saturday but also failed to make any impact on Sunday.

He began the race from P12 and finished at the same spot. After the qualifying and race, the seven-time world champion was looking dejected and underconfident. On the other hand, his teammate Charles Leclerc claimed the pole but finished in P4.

As questions were being asked about Hamilton's prowess as a racing driver, given his age, he got a much-needed support from Toto Wolff, his former boss. Speaking about Hamilton, Toto Wolff said t Channel 4:

"Never write Lewis Hamilton off. I don't know, I've always said that Lewis in a good weekend is still an absolute, absolute dominant guy. He's always been strong in the second half of the season also, so never write Lewis Hamilton off."

Hamilton raced with Mercedes for 12 years, where he managed to claim six of his seven F1 titles, clinched 84 wins, and numerous podiums. He left Mercedes at the end of last year and teamed up with Ferrari, replacing Carlos Sainz.

Not just Toto Wolff, F1 CEO Stefano Domeicali shared his thoughts on Hamilton and labeled him a jewel. Saying about this, he said:

"First of all, Lewis is a jewel, he is an incredible athlete, so no matter if it is a difficult moment, he will react, and I am pretty sure he will show the reason why he is here."

“He wants to achieve his eighth title, and he will triumph again. So stay with Lewis and he will do a great race, and be very very strong after the summer season," Domenicali further added. (Via PlanetF1)

Currently, Hamilton is in P6 in the Drivers' standings with 109 points, after 14 races and three sprints. His fellow teammate, Charles Leclerc stands in P5 with 151 points. Ferrari are in P2 in the Constructors' Championship with 260 points.