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Lewis Hamilton has conceded that he “massively underestimated how difficult” the 2024 F1 season would be having announced his Mercedes exit in advance.
Lewis Hamilton has made the bombshell decision to leave Mercedes and move to Ferrari in 2025, ending his long association with the team before the start of this season. He faced challenges with Mercedes this year, struggling to adapt to the W15 car and questioning his own speed. Despite the tension created by his decision to leave, team boss Toto Wolff has managed the impending split well and denied that recent times have affected their success. Hamilton admitted that the decision created strain in the relationship early in the season, leading to emotional difficulties for him. As he prepares for his final race weekend with Mercedes at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton reflects on the highs and lows of his time with the team, expressing pride in their achievements and the relationships built during their journey together.
