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George Russell reveals ‘real reason’ why Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes
George Russell has teased that Lewis Hamilton’s music habits played a role in his departure from Mercedes last year, as Hamilton moved to Ferrari to pursue his childhood dream and seek an eighth world title. Despite Hamilton’s lackluster performance at the beginning of the 2025 season with Ferrari, Russell has excelled as Mercedes’ team leader, claiming four podiums and currently sitting fourth in the drivers’ championship standings. While the two drivers had a close relationship during their time as teammates at Mercedes, Russell hinted at being annoyed by loud music played by Hamilton, jokingly suggesting it was the “real reason” for his departure. Since their split, neither Mercedes nor Hamilton nor Russell have been able to secure a championship, with Red Bull and McLaren dominating the sport in recent years. Both British drivers will aim for success in the future under new F1 regulations, which could potentially improve their teams’ standings in the sport.
