Lewis Hamilton spoke to the international press about his last two races with Mercedes.
The Qatar Grand Prix will be the penultimate race for Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel of a Mercedes. The seven-time world champion, who, together with teammate George Russell, will wear a special white suit for this weekend, is writing the final chapters of his legendary story with the German team.
A story that will remain etched in the annals of Formula 1, with twelve seasons marked by six world championships and 84 victories, a significant portion of Sir Lewis’ total of 105 wins. From one legendary adventure to another, as Lewis Hamilton is set to become a Ferrari driver, with a partnership that is already a part of motorsport history.
The British driver, interviewed by various international broadcasters, spoke about his relationship with Mercedes, praising every aspect of his journey with the team. Here are Lewis’ words: “I’ve always said that Mercedes is truly a family. One of the hardest parts of making this decision is that when you’re part of Mercedes, you’re part of a family forever. Just look at the past drivers: even at 80, until their last day, they remain part of the team.”
Hamilton then added: “They include you and celebrate you for life. This has always been a thought that weighed on me: that everything we’ve built could come to an end. But in my mind, that’s not the case. I know I will always be part of Mercedes’ history. In the future, I’ll be able to return to the museum and feel that I contributed to writing the story of this brand. We’ve worked so hard, we’ve shared so much. I hope it’s not a bridge that’s burned, but I think instead it’s a bridge that’s solidified, destined to withstand the test of time.”
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