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Mercedes’ Trackside Engineering Director Andrew Shovlin has said he’ll miss Lewis Hamilton’s “feel” behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car once he leaves for Ferrari. As has been typed countless times by motorsport journalists the world over, Hamilton will leave the Silver Arrows for Ferrari at the end of this year’s F1 campaign. That […]
Lewis Hamilton will be leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari at the end of this year’s Formula 1 season, marking the end of a successful 12-season partnership that began in 2013. During his tenure, Hamilton secured six Drivers’ titles and contributed to eight consecutive Constructors’ titles for Mercedes from 2014 to 2021. Mercedes’ Engineering Director, Shovlin, expressed that he will miss Hamilton’s exceptional ability to understand and communicate what the car needs on track. Hamilton’s skill in pinpointing weaknesses in the car and providing valuable feedback for development will be sorely missed by the team. Despite a recent win drought, Hamilton’s talent for feeling the car beneath him was evident at the British Grand Prix, where he secured his 104th victory and now holds 105 wins with the added Belgian GP triumph. As Mercedes is regaining momentum with victories, it appears Hamilton is leaving the team as they return to title contention. Shovlin acknowledges Hamilton’s desire for a new challenge at Ferrari after a highly successful stint with Mercedes and understands his motivations for seeking a fresh chapter in his career.
