P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton is drawing near to the end of his Mercedes F1 career – but don’t count on a fairytale ending. That just does not happen in sport.
In the world of Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes to Ferrari without winning another championship signals a bittersweet ending to his exceptional career. Despite the mathematical possibility of winning the season with 180 points available, his 151-point gap behind Max Verstappen makes it unlikely. The hopes for a fairy-tale ending with an eighth drivers’ crown seem far-fetched, teasing a possible win or two in the final races with Mercedes. The pinnacle of an F1 fairy-tale would involve defeating a rival teammate for the championship, then surprisingly retiring, akin to Nico Rosberg’s 2016 move that stung Hamilton. Departures from dominance in F1, like Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari era decline or Sebastian Vettel’s struggles with Red Bull, show that even legends can face challenges. Ultimately, Hamilton’s illustrious career with Mercedes, surpassing Schumacher’s achievements, faces an uncertain conclusion, much like other sporting icons who didn’t get the triumphant farewell they deserved.
