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Hamilton finally reveals REAL reason he left McLaren
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton left McLaren for Mercedes in the 2013 season for a variety of reasons, including a lack of freedom to express himself at McLaren.
After being backed by McLaren since he was 13 years old, Hamilton made his F1 debut with the team in 2007 alongside reigning champion Fernando Alonso.
In 2012, Hamilton opted to sign with Mercedes for the following season, possibly due to the all-new 2014 chassis and engine regulations.
Hamilton revealed in a recent interview that he couldn’t express himself at McLaren and that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff provided him with the freedom to do so.
He explained that being open, sensitive, and sharing his thoughts made him stronger, although it also made him more vulnerable to criticism.
