Lewis Hamilton’s affection for Mercedes remains strong despite entering his final season with the team before joining Ferrari next season. Hamilton made the surprising decision to switch to Ferrari before the start of the 2024 season, ending his nearly 12-year tenure with the Silver Arrows. Speculations arose that Mercedes’ performance decline played a role in his departure, but the seven-time world champion clarified that his love for Mercedes remains unwavering.
Hamilton’s struggles due to Mercedes’ decline in the ground effect era continued in the 2024 season. The 39-year-old driver has yet to secure a podium in any of the main races. However, Hamilton insists that his loyalty lies with Mercedes, despite the performance drop. He emphasizes his desire to deliver better results with the German manufacturer this year.
Despite the challenges faced by the team, Hamilton remains committed and proud of the work done so far. He expresses hope for a better performance as the season progresses, although he stops short of stating that the situation cannot worsen. Only time will reveal how Hamilton’s final season with Mercedes will end.
It can be assumed that Hamilton had been in contact with Ferrari before his move, but he reveals that he had not communicated with the team. Instead, he watched them from afar and kept his focus on surpassing them with Mercedes. This situation of switching teams while still being part of one is new for Hamilton, and he expresses excitement to continue working with the Mercedes team in the present and with Ferrari in the future. Additionally, he appreciates the positive response from his fans regarding his unexpected career move.
The 2024 season for Hamilton did not unfold as expected. The 39-year-old driver consistently misses the opportunity to compete for the championship. Mercedes plans to introduce major upgrades during the season in hopes of achieving better results with their car. At the moment, there is a possibility of McLaren overtaking Brackley in the constructors’ championship if Mercedes does not perform well.
