“Lewis Hamilton Bids Emotional Farewell to Mercedes Ahead of Final Race in Abu Dhabi”
Lewis Hamilton has made an emotional statement ahead of his final race with Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, marking the end of an era in Formula 1. The seven-time world champion shocked the motorsport world back in February by announcing that he would leave the team at the end of the 2024 season. Starting in 2025, Hamilton will embark on a new chapter of his illustrious career, partnering with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari.
Reflecting on his time with Mercedes, Hamilton took to Instagram to express his feelings ahead of his farewell. “This is really it. My last race with @mercedesamgf1,” he wrote. “What we’ve built together over the years is nothing short of historic. People doubted me making this move in 2013, and here we are now.” His message acknowledged the incredible success both he and the team have shared since his arrival over a decade ago.
Hamilton’s partnership with Mercedes has been one of the most successful in F1 history, producing numerous records, including seven world championships. The Briton’s relationship with the team has been a defining feature of his career, and his departure marks
The announcement of his move to Ferrari, one of the most iconic teams in F1, has stirred much discussion. Despite his undeniable success with Mercedes, Hamilton revealed that his decision to leave wasn’t due to any friction with the team, but rather a personal choice. “I feel like I am ending a relationship that is perfectly fine,” he shared in Matt Whyman’s book *Inside Mercedes F1*. “We are still in love. I have not lost faith in the team, I am just leaving for myself.”
Hamilton explained that after a long and fruitful career, he began contemplating his future in F1. “It has been a childhood dream – I think it is probably the same for every kid who loves motorsport, you know? Driving the red car.” His move to Ferrari represents the culmination of a lifelong ambition, as well as an opportunity to experience something different in the final stages of his career.
Hamilton’s final race with Mercedes in Abu Dhabi will undoubtedly be an emotional occasion for both the driver and the team. After enduring a challenging weekend at the Qatar Grand Prix, where he was penalized for a false start and later asked his team to retire the car after finishing 12th, Hamilton’s focus is now on giving his all in his final outing for Mercedes.
Reflecting on his decision, Hamilton concluded his Instagram post by saying, “It’s really the end of an era in my life, in my career, for the team, and in F1 history. I’m proud of what we’ve created, I’m proud of every single person that’s been part of this with me. Thank you. It’s been real, now let’s go again one more time.”
As Hamilton prepares for the next chapter of his remarkable career, the motorsport world will undoubtedly watch with bated breath, eager to see what his partnership with Ferrari will bring. But for now, he will give his all in his final race with Mercedes, cementing his legacy as one of F1’s greatest drivers.
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