Hamilton's farewell: The emotional final chord at Mercedes!

Hamilton's farewell: The emotional final chord at Mercedes!

Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabi, Vereinigte Arabische Emirate - On December 7, 2024, Formula 1 experienced an emotional farewell when Lewis Hamilton went on the route at the last Grand Prix for Mercedes in Abu Dhabi (starting on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.). After eleven years together and impressive six world championships, the Brit stood unfortunate qualifying when he lost a decisive time with a bollard with a bollard from Kevin Magnussen (Haas) and only took 18th place. Despite a ten-place penalty from Charles Leclerc, Hamilton finally got into the race from position 16. Toto Wolff, the team boss of Mercedes, was upset about the team's tactical decision and explained: "It is a shame to say goodbye to Lewis in his last race," as laola1.at reported.

an era ends

This last performance was more than just a racing situation; It marked the end of one of the most successful partnerships in Formula 1. Hamilton, which has been driving for Mercedes since 2013 and has won 84 races, will switch to Ferrari in 2025, which means his return to the iconic red cars. "It is hard to realize these last moments with the team. I am proud of what we have achieved," said Hamilton, while pointing out the strong emotional pressure of this farewell, according to the report by nyTimes.com .

The challenging circumstances for Hamilton and the team this year, including unfortunate racing strategies and technical challenges, ensured a tense relationship. Wolff recognized these difficulties and emphasized that despite the emotional setbacks, the success and common memories predominate. "We will look back on the good memories," said Wolff, pointing out the sporting triumph and building a historical legend.