Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says the freedom Lewis Hamilton enjoys away from F1 is a crucial component of the five-time world champion's on-track success. Hamilton's glitzy jet-set existence away from Grand Prix racing, like his endeavor into the world of music and fashion, are well chronicled. The Brit has often been criticized for his extravagant distractions or propensity to travel across the Atlantic between races for a leisurely stay in Los Angeles or wherever he wants to party. But evidence has yet to emerge that Hamilton's lust for life has in any way impacted his level of performance. As far as Wolff is concerned, the 34-year-old's lifestyle is not only not detrimental, it's actually...
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