Lewis Hamilton makes his first public appearance since his move to Ferrari was confirmed at the launch of his final Mercedes car… as he hopes to end his iconic run with the team with a record EIGHTH world championship
- Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for 2025 was confirmed earlier this month
- The Briton won six of his seven world championships with the Mercedes team
- He hopes to end his run on a high, having not won a race with them since 2021
The final Mercedes car of Lewis Hamilton’s career has been launched ahead of his switch to Ferrari in 2025.
This season marks the Brit’s final year with the team he joined from McLaren in 2013.
He has since won six of his record seven world championships with Mercedes, but will leave for rivals Ferrari next year after not winning a race since 2021.
Hamilton will hope to end his relationship with the team on a high as they hope to close the gap on Max Verstappen and Red Bull and 2024.
He will be joined at Mercedes for the third season in a row by British teammate George Russell.
Mercedes has launched Lewis Hamilton’s final car race for the team
The Briton made his first public appearance since his move to Ferrari was confirmed alongside teammate George Russell and team boss Toto Wolff at Wednesday’s launch.
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was confirmed earlier this month and he will race alongside Charles Leclerc for the sport’s most famous team from next year
Hamilton will once again drive alongside George Russell, who will be promoted to number 1 next season
Hamilton said at the launch: “It was obviously emotional, it’s very surreal to be here. I came here in 2013, 11 years with the team, this is the start of my 12th.
“The focus throughout winter training is on getting the team back to where we once were. We have had a few difficult years, which have been a good basis for us.”
“It’s a privilege to work with people and see the work they are doing this winter.
‘This is the most exciting part of the year. To know everything under the hood, what George and I will be able to experience on the track. It is exciting.’
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