“How Can You Allow That”: Toto Wolff’s Mentor Once Questioned the Privileges Enjoyed by Lewis Hamilton Despite All the Success

With seven world titles and 103 wins under his belt, Lewis Hamilton is undoubtedly the most successful Formula 1 driver in the history of the sport. As successful as he is, Hamilton has always enjoyed being in good books of everybody, until one day he got noticed by the legend of the sport, Niki Lauda. The late three-time champion, who convinced Hamilton to come to Mercedes from McLaren, one day questioned team principal Toto Wolff about the Briton’s conduct and way of work.

As per GPFans.com, Wolff said in 2018, “I remember Niki saying to me in Singapore before he put in this astonishing performance, that Lewis had basically traveled around the world. He’d been in Shanghai to launch his fashion collection, went to Los Angeles, went to New York, back to London, and then to Singapore.”

“Niki said, ‘How can you allow that?’, and I said ‘Let’s wait and see.” However, the Austrian further stated, When I met Lewis, I had the same feeling. I wondered how this was possible.”

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Being a mentor for Hamilton and Wolff, it was Niki Lauda who convinced the 38-year-old to arrive at Mercedes and be a part of history. Why history? Well, if Hamilton had not come to the Brackley-based team, would he have clinched his other six titles to get a record-equaling seven F1 titles?

Toto Wolff called Lewis Hamilton a phenomenon for his unique ability

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has had all the praise in the world for Lewis Hamilton. Despite the late Niki Lauda asking questions about the Briton’s conduct in the team, Wolff is not complaining. Rather, he is taken aback but the Brit’s capability to tour around the world and not get tired.

Known for chasing a vicious high, Hamilton is a top athlete and celebrity who is recognized globally. Due to this, he has to travel around the world for races and promotional purposes. The Briton not only does this efficiently but also carries on with racing duty perfectly. The fact that he rarely gets tired despite managing a hectic schedule is what amazed the Austrian executive.

Talking about this, the 51-year-old told GP Fans, “He is great because whenever we fly together, he steps on the plane and sleeps, whether it’s day or night. Whatever the situation, he is very good at regenerating. He’s a real phenomenon.”

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A real phenomenon or not, Lewis Hamilton is surely one of the finest F1 drivers out there. The way the British international keeps up with his physique even at this age is surely praiseworthy.