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Hamilton told Mercedes exit is ‘part of life’ as ‘next chapter’ beckons
Former Mercedes reserve driver Nyck de Vries stated that Lewis Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes is “part of life”, as the seven-time world champion will have his last race with the Silver Arrows at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix after a 26-year relationship. Hamilton has been affiliated with Mercedes since his karting days and raced for the team for 12 years. De Vries, who worked with Hamilton as the F1 reserve driver, reflected on the celebrations by Mercedes ahead of Hamilton’s departure, acknowledging the inevitability of new chapters in life. Despite the achievements of Mercedes and Hamilton together, de Vries emphasized the transient nature of situations and the need to embrace what comes next. Reflecting on the memories stirred up by the farewell, de Vries appreciated the significance of their accomplishments while recognizing the bittersweet aspect of endings.
