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Lewis Hamilton has made his official Ferrari F1 debut following his exit from Mercedes at the end of last year.
George Russell expressed that it is the “end of a chapter” following Lewis Hamilton’s debut in an official session with Ferrari. Hamilton, a seven-time champion, switched to Ferrari after a successful stint with Mercedes from 2013 to 2024. Russell remarked on the different atmosphere within Mercedes with Hamilton’s departure, highlighting the large influence Hamilton had. The Mercedes team is now led by Russell, with excitement building for the new era ahead. Despite acknowledging the memories shared with Hamilton, Russell emphasized the team’s focus on the future and the next journey. As Mercedes looks forward, Russell concluded that they are eagerly anticipating what lies ahead.
