Lewis Hamilton has been practicing his profession with Mercedes since 2011. The Formula 1 season saw the seven-time World Champion announce his surprising move to Ferrari. The British driver will be ending his successful partnership with the Silver Arrows and joining the Ferrari team in 2025. However, as this move is happening early in the year, it is likely that the 39-year-old driver will also be involved in the development of the Mercedes car for the following year.
This situation could potentially create complications, as Hamilton will possess a wealth of information that he could share with Ferrari to help them. Hamilton is determined to avoid this, so he recently revealed his plan to deal with the situation through discussions with the relevant parties.
Hamilton will bid farewell to Mercedes after 11 seasons in 2025. He acknowledged that he will need to have a conversation with Toto Wolff, as he is unsure of how to navigate the situation. When he left McLaren, it was at the end of the season, and he did not join Mercedes until December. His first adaptation to the seat took place after the season ended, so he anticipates a similar schedule in this case.
The British driver emphasized that he will soon begin important discussions with Wolff to address these potential challenges. These conversations are expected to be intriguing, as Hamilton is known for providing valuable feedback on car development.
Hamilton and Mercedes had a turbulent start to the current season. His poor performance in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Japan, along with his double DNF (Did Not Finish) in Australia, raised doubts about Hamilton’s final year with the team. However, the driver recently shared his commitment to working with his team to improve performance and end the partnership on a high note.
Although there is excitement about the future, Hamilton’s immediate focus is on overcoming the current tough phase. He is dedicating all his energy to finding ways to improve the team’s performance, provide better direction during meetings, and ultimately secure victories. As a fierce competitor, he is determined to win and understands that contemplating next year’s prospects will not contribute to achieving this goal.
The seven-time World Champion seems to be highly motivated and excited to end his time with Mercedes on a positive note. Undoubtedly, he aims to secure one last victory with the Brackley-based team before bidding farewell. The 2024 F1 season still has 20 Grand Prix races remaining, providing ample opportunities for Hamilton to achieve this feat.
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