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Lewis Hamilton and race engineer Peter Bonnington are the most successful driver-engineer pairing in F1 history.
Lewis Hamilton has reminisced about the origin of his famous “hammer-time” Mercedes radio call during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. He made a final push, passing his teammate George Russell for fourth place on the last lap after an impressive comeback on a different strategy. Race engineer Peter Bonnington gave Hamilton the iconic “hammer-time” call one last time in the race, as he is set for a promotion and won’t follow Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025. Hamilton and Bonnington have a remarkable record together, winning 83 out of 84 races for Mercedes. Reflecting on their journey, Hamilton praised Bonnington for his long-standing support and friendship throughout the years. Their partnership has been a true roller-coaster ride, with Bonnington’s loyalty and dedication standing out.
