Lewis Hamilton shared that many team members at Mercedes, including board members, were initially upset by his decision to sign with Ferrari for 2025 and had di
, including board members, were initially upset by his decision to sign with Ferrari for 2025 and had difficulty accepting it. Combined with a season marked by numerous ups and downs, it proved to be a challenging period for the seven-time world champion. However, on his final day with Mercedes, a heartfelt farewell from the staff made Hamilton realize the deep mutual respect and "love" between him and the team.
The 39-year-old revealed his emotional side during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix weekend, knowing it was his final race with his team, a partnership that achieved eight Constructors' Championships and six Drivers' Titles over the past 12 seasons. His hope of ending the season on a high was nearly realized as he raced through the field from P16 to finish fourth at the Yas Marina Circuit, missing the podium by around 6 seconds.
“There’s been certain feelings because I’ve chosen to go a certain way, and it’s not been easy for people to accept and to get over. But then, bit by bit through the year, what’s come through is that there’s real love at the end of the day.
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