Lewis Hamilton breaks silence on farewell to Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton’s touching message
In the world of Formula 1 and beyond, there is nothing but talk about the transfer (in 2025) of Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari. A few days after the official announcement, the seven-time world champion himself, through a touching message posted on his social profiles, expressed his open heart about the decision to say goodbye to Mercedes.
"These have been crazy days full of emotions. But as you all know by now, after 11 incredible years at the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, è the time has come to start a new chapter in my life and in 2025 I will join Scuderia Ferrari. I feel incredibly lucky, after achieving results with Mercedes that I could only have dreamed of as a child, to now have the chance to realize another childhood dream. Driving in Ferrari red.
Mercedes è has been an important part of my life since I was 13 years old, so this decision è was the most difficult one I have ever had to make. I am incredibly proud of everything we have achieved together and I am very grateful for the hard work and dedication of everyone I have worked with over the years and of course Toto, for his friendship, guidance and leadership. Together we won titles, broke records and became the most successful driver-team combination in F1 history. And of course I cannot forget Niki, who è been a great supporter and whom I still miss every day.
I must also express my great appreciation to the entire board of Mercedes-Benz and all the company’s employees in Germany and around the world for supporting me over these 26 years. But è the time is right to change and take on a new challenge. I still remember the feeling of taking a leap of faith when I joined Mercedes in 2013. I know some people at the time didn’t understand it, but I made the right choice and I have the same feeling now. I am excited to see what I can bring to this new opportunity and what we can do together.
However, right now I am not thinking about 2025. I am focusing on next season and getting back on track with Mercedes. I am more motivated than ever, I am fitter and more focused than ever and I want to help Mercedes win again. I am 100 percent committed to the work I have to do and I am determined to end my association with the team with a positive result. Thank you to all of you who have been on this journey with me, supported me as I chase my dreams, and I hope I can continue to make you proud. As always, I send you my love and positive energy" this is the message released by Lewis Hamilton.
