Lewis Hamilton Prepares for Emotional Final Race with Mercedes
The seven-time champion bids farewell to his longtime team after 12 years, set to join Ferrari next season.
- Lewis Hamilton will compete in his final Formula 1 race for Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, marking the end of a 12-year partnership.
- During his tenure with Mercedes, Hamilton secured six of his seven world championships, 84 race wins, and 153 podium finishes, making it one of the most successful driver-team pairings in F1 history.
- Hamilton has admitted to underestimating the emotional difficulty of his farewell season, describing it as a challenging and reflective period for him and the team.
- Next season, Hamilton will join Ferrari, partnering with Charles Leclerc, and hopes to continue his legacy with the iconic team.
- Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff praised Hamilton's impact on the sport, emphasizing his contributions to diversity and inclusion within Formula 1.