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Lewis Hamilton has donated a specially-commissioned artwork to the Mercedes Formula 1 team as way of thanks, as he begins his new chapter with Ferrari.
Hamilton and Mercedes had a highly successful partnership in Formula 1, winning six Drivers’ Championships and 84 Grand Prix races in 12 years. To commemorate this, Hamilton commissioned F1 artist Paul Oz to create a painting of his 2019 Monaco Grand Prix victory. The victory was particularly significant as it came shortly after the passing of Mercedes’ chairman, Niki Lauda. Lauda played a crucial role in convincing Hamilton to join Mercedes in 2013, a decision that initially surprised many due to Hamilton’s long-standing connection with McLaren. Following recent struggles, Hamilton left Mercedes at the beginning of last year to join Ferrari, where he was warmly welcomed by the fans. His departure opened the door for rising Italian star Andrea Kimi Antonelli to join Mercedes as George Russell’s new teammate.
