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The decision by Lewis Hamilton to wear red ahead of his final Formula 1 race with Mercedes was “inappropriate”, according to his former team-mate Nico Rosberg.
Arriving at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the 2024 season’s finale, Hamilton sported red attire, possibly hinting at his move to Ferrari, made official on January 1st. His fashion choices have become more prominent, but Rosberg criticized this particular outfit as disrespectful to his former team of 12 seasons. Despite the criticism, Hamilton and Mercedes maintain a good relationship. However, Rosberg expressed concern over Hamilton’s poor qualifying form transitioning to Ferrari, citing his struggles in 2024 races. With only five out-qualifications of teammate George Russell in Qatar, Hamilton admitted to a lack of speed in qualifying, raising questions about his capabilities at Ferrari. Rosberg believes Hamilton is anxious about maintaining performance levels at Ferrari and hopes for his return to top form.
