After “shelf life” comments from Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff, Lewis Hamilton has responded in the best way possible; out on the track. Two weeks ago, Toto Wolff made some comments regarding Lewis Hamilton’s departure to Ferrari come 2025.

Lewis Hamilton has admitted his cryptic post-race radio message in Brazil earlier this month, when he suggested he might have raced for Mercedes “for the last time”, was genuine and that he really did consider sitting out the final three races of the season.

It is business as usual for Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton at the moment but emotions will no doubt kick in as the Briton's move to Ferrari next season edges closer to becoming a reality, Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff said on Thursday.