Hamilton is F1’s only black driver – his parents moved to the UK from Grenada in the 1950s – and previously said he would consider “taking a knee” as many NFL players have during the national anthem before games.
The movement, started by quarterback Colin Kaepernick, is a protest against police brutality and the treatment of black people across America.
But Hamilton has confirmed that he will not take part during the signing of the anthem ahead of tomorrow’s race.
Wolff said: “Lewis has good opinions and he and I discussed the issue on a flight back from Suzuka.
“I feel very much aligned with him on human rights so from a personal perspective I could understand where he was coming from.
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“But on the other side, we discussed that even if you feel strong about showing your support against racism and human rights, that it is not our country, it is not our anthem, and you are offending many Americans that have a strong view on the flag.
“The conclusion was that it is probably better not to do it.”
Hamilton is closing in on a fourth world title and could lift the championship with a win in Austin if Sebastian Vettel finishes outside the top five.
And while the Brit admits he has strong feelings about the issues at stake, he says he has other things on his mind at the US Grand Prix.
“I know a lot of people here in America, l know black and white people who live in America, and l get quite a good view of what is happening here and about the movement, which is pretty huge,” said Hamilton.
“I posted about it because l respect it highly. I find the movement that [Colin] Kaepernick started awesome and l am very much in support of it.
“But l am here to win and that is the top of my priority. I’m not focused on anything else right now.”
Wolff added: “Lewis was personally confronted with racism as he was the only black kid on a go-kart track and that humiliation and trauma has shaped how he is today.
”That is why he has strong views and using your popularity to help fight racism is the right thing to do.
“But it would have certainly contributed to more polarisation against him and more controversy.
“Does he, and do we, as Mercedes, need to get involved in that discussion? No.”