Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has reiterated his shock at the timing of Lewis Hamilton’s exit from the team for Ferrari next year – whilst also emphasising that every athlete has a “shelf life.” Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton,

The Mercedes boss shared more about the lead-up to Hamilton's exit and why he liked the situation it left Mercedes in.

After learning of Lewis Hamilton's intention to depart Mercedes for Ferrari, Toto Wolff was inspired by some words of wisdom given to him by Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola