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Wolff shares WhatsApp message to Hamilton: 'The most important ever'
- Ludo van Denderen
Once Lewis Hamilton got out of his car at the Abu Dhabi GP on Sunday, the most successful partnership in F1's history has now truly come to an end. However, the Germans are not letting Hamilton just leave, as a week of farewell meetings is planned for the seven-time champion. Ahead of that, team principal Toto Wolff has shared a message to Hamilton through WhatsApp.
Wolff's full message to Hamilton
"Hi Lewis, I'm on the go, so I thought I'd better leave you a voice note. Like always. Yes, the moment is here. We all knew was coming. We've raced the last lap. The longest and most successful partnership in Formula 1 history."
"Who would have thought that when we started the journey? It's been a crazy ride for a boy from Stevenage who had a dream. And who shared his journey with us at Mercedes. So now you're opening up a new chapter with Ferrari. But most important, remember one thing. Find your people."
"Not just the ones who work with you or sign your contract obviously, we know that's important, but the ones who dream with you, who fight with you, who have your back and your ear. The ones who stand with you and kneel with you. The ones who see you including the parts you don't want seen. Who never stop believing, even when you do sometimes."
"Because when you find your people, [you] don't just beat the world, you change it. And whatever the future holds, just remember, we will always be your people because every dream needs a team. You know it. Take care, my friend, see you on track. We are really looking forward to it. That's the most important message I've ever sent."
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