Supporters respond to Toto Wolff’s assertion that Lewis Hamilton is the greatest driver on the grid, saying, “PR comment; he knows that’s not true”

The assertion made by Toto Wolff, the manager of the Mercedes team, that Lewis Hamilton is “still the best driver on the grid” infuriated Formula One fans.

The two-year winless streak for the seven-time world champion began in the 2021 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

Since the new rules went into effect in 2022, Mercedes and Hamilton have found it difficult to compete with Red Bull and Max Verstappen for race victories and championships.

Wolff stated that he had “no doubt” that Lewis Hamilton would compete for the championship if they gave him the vehicle in an interview with the media, including RaceFans.

“From Lewis’s perspective, he had a bad weekend: Fact,” the speaker stated.

Furthermore, in my opinion, that has no bearing on the fact that he is the world’s best driver.

F1 fans reacted on social media, with one person saying that Wolff had made a “PR comment”:”PR statement.

He is aware that’s not the seven-time world champion expressed optimism for the team’s competitiveness in 2024, saying they understand the new car so much better than they did in the previous two seasons.

Lewis Hamilton stated in an interview with the Sport base.co.uk that “I think we understand the car so much better.

“Great tools have been produced by them in the background. Naturally, I’m optimistic. I won’t, however, hold my breath.”

As you might expect, they are also anxious about making the wrong decision or making a change that is too drastic.

We have a significant gap to close, thus we have bigger goals than ever before. Thus, that With the progress he has witnessed in the wind tunnel over the past few weeks, Lewis Hamilton has high expectations for the W15.

Since the British driver has faith in Mercedes and signed a two-year extension until 2025, a lot is riding on the 2024 challenger.