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Lewis Hamilton savored his final moments with his Mercedes car after ending his spell with the team on a high with a recovery drive to fourth place in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. A Q1 exit on Saturda…
Lewis Hamilton savored his final moments racing with his Mercedes car in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Despite a tough start from 16th place, Hamilton displayed a brilliant recovery drive to fourth, using an alternate strategy with hard tires. He caught teammate George Russell on the final lap, making a bold pass. Reflecting on his time with Mercedes, Hamilton expressed gratitude and pride in representing them. Although the race has no impact on his future with Ferrari, he was pleased to end his Mercedes tenure on a high note after a turbulent year of ups and downs.