As Lewis Hamilton’s storied tenure with Mercedes draws to a poignant close, the British racing legend has shared a heartfelt message reflecting on his journey with the Brackley-based squad.
With only eight races remaining in the current season, the anticipation is building as Hamilton prepares to make a significant transition to Ferrari, where he will team up with Charles Leclerc.
Upon the conclusion of the Italian Grand Prix, the last European race of the season for Hamilton with Mercedes, he took to Instagram to convey the emotional weight of the moment.
He shared to his story:”Leaving Monza, it hit me that it was the last European race this year.
The last time I’ll be in my room in engineering that’s been my home for 12 years.
“Hamilton’s journey with Mercedes began in 2013, as he stepped in to fill the shoes of Michael Schumacher.
Mercedes quickly emerged as a dominant force, crafting a car that would showcase Hamilton’s immense skills.
Over the course of his illustrious tenure with Mercedes, Hamilton captured an astounding six world titles and achieved 84 Grand Prix victories.
The decision to transition to Ferrari marks a new chapter for Hamilton.
The upcoming season will see Hamilton alongside Charles Leclerc, potentially forming a formidable duo in the iconic red of Ferrari.
Speaking about his surprising move at the time of the announcement, Hamilton commented to Formula 1:”I feel like… it was obviously the hardest decision that I think I’ve ever had to make.
“But I think ultimately I’m writing my story and I felt like it was time to start a new chapter.
It’s a team that’s not had huge success recently, since 2007, and I saw it as a huge challenge.
