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Lewis Hamilton admits he ‘misses’ Mercedes amid Ferrari struggles
In a surprising admission, Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he has missed being with Mercedes during his first season at Ferrari.
The 40-year-old’s move to Ferrari was anticipated to pave the way for his eighth world title but he has encountered a challenging start to this F1 season.
Hamilton’s streak of podium finishes at Silverstone ended when he finished behind Nico Hulkenberg from Sauber, struggling with his Ferrari in tough conditions.
Hamilton expressed his nostalgia for his former team, mentioning how tough it has been adjusting to Ferrari and missing the camaraderie with the Mercedes crew and engineers.
His radio exchanges with Riccardo Adami at Ferrari have been tense, contrasting his close bond with Peter Bonnington at Mercedes.
There are speculations that Mercedes could excel under the new regulations in 2026, potentially leading Hamilton to regret his decision to switch teams.
