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Lewis Hamilton has vowed to completely switch off during the F1 winter break.
Lewis Hamilton plans to disconnect and be uncontactable during the upcoming F1 winter break to unwind after a challenging 2025 season with Ferrari. This season was Hamilton’s first with Ferrari after switching from Mercedes, resulting in a frustrating year despite winning the China sprint race. He expressed his anticipation for a break from technology and being unable to be reached by anyone. This decision to unplug is a departure from his usual practice of keeping his phone around. Hamilton was motivated by the support of his fans and family, who helped him through the toughest season in his 18-year F1 career where he failed to finish on a grand prix podium and ended up in sixth place in the championship. Hamilton credited his fans, his mother, father, and family for being his rock during the challenging season, emphasizing their support as a driving force for him not to give up.
