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Lewis Hamilton says he would have loved to take Peter Bonnington with him to Ferrari, following confirmation of his long-time race engineer’s promotion at Mercedes, which will being their relations…
Lewis Hamilton expressed his admiration for Peter Bonnington, his long-time race engineer, and wished he could have taken him to Ferrari after Bonnington’s promotion at Mercedes was confirmed. Bonnington, also known as ‘Bono’, has been instrumental in Hamilton’s success at Mercedes, helping him win six drivers’ championships and 84 races since 2013. Despite Hamilton’s desire to continue working with Bonnington, he understands the importance of people doing what’s best for themselves. Hamilton is pleased that Mercedes acknowledged Bonnington’s contributions and made changes within the team to support his growth in a new role. While they will no longer work together, Hamilton and Bonnington consider themselves family and aim to finish their time at Mercedes on a high note. Additionally, Hamilton highlighted the need for Formula 1 to prioritize a race in Africa, mentioning a track in Rwanda that is in the planning stages and emphasizing the beauty and potential of the continent for hosting a grand prix event.
