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Toto Wolff couldn’t help but reflect on his F1 career after seeing Lewis Hamilton alongside the two Mercedes drivers on the podium.
For the second race in a row, it was a Mercedes one-two as Kimi Antonelli won the Chinese Grand Prix, marking his first win in Formula 1.
George Russell followed right behind Antonelli to make it yet another successful outing for Mercedes, while former Mercedes ace Lewis Hamilton earned his first podium with Ferrari in third place.
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Hamilton immediately acknowledged Kimi’s performance, congratulating the youngster who replaced him at Mercedes for a monumental win.
And seeing all three drivers on the podium was a special moment for Toto Wolff, who has had strong relationships with all three drivers across his career.
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Toto Wolff calls Mercedes podium with Lewis Hamilton one of his best career moments
Toto Wolff spoke after the Chinese Grand Prix about the successful weekend Mercedes had. When discussing yet another one-two for Mercedes, Wolff explained why the win was so much more special.
The sight of Kimi Antonelli, George Russell, and Lewis Hamilton – three drivers who have been instrumental in his time with Mercedes – along with Peter Bonnington, is a moment Wolff will never forget.
“It’s been a while since I’ve been in Formula 1, but that podium now was probably one of the best moments I’ve ever had in Formula 1.”
“The three of them, with Bono right in the middle… rarely that I’m overwhelmed but that is such a moment.”
While Hamilton is no longer with Mercedes, the respect and admiration Wolff has for him is evident in these comments.
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Peter Bonnington says seeing Lewis Hamilton on the podium was ‘a hell of a moment’
Peter Bonnington also weighed in on the reunion he had with Lewis Hamilton at the Chinese Grand Prix podium, admitting that it was a great experience.
“It’s pretty good. I can’t complain. Having Lewis there with Kimi, it was a hell of a moment. It’s one that I’ll cherish.”
“Felt like it was getting the band back together, but not the band, I don’t know what the analogy is there. But it was really, really nice, really touching, Lewis is a great sportsman, as ever.”
For fans of Mercedes, it’s hard not to look at the weekend as a win-win. Not only did they dominate both the Sprint and the Chinese Grand Prix, but Lewis Hamilton also managed to find success.
In the first two weeks of the season, Mercedes have done a great job of proving why they deserve the moniker of ‘heavy favourites’ this season.
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