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Hamilton admits to ‘strange’ feeling ahead of Mercedes departure
Lewis Hamilton has acknowledged that his departure from Mercedes has led to a “strange” transition within the team. Hamilton surprised the F1 world in February by announcing that he would be leaving Mercedes at the end of 2024 to join Ferrari, fulfilling a childhood dream. Even though he achieved great success with Mercedes, including multiple championships, Hamilton felt compelled to pursue a new challenge. As the 2024 season progresses, Hamilton will gradually be excluded from team meetings and won’t have access to full information on car upgrades, as Mercedes prepares for life without him. Despite not winning since 2021, Hamilton remains committed to helping Mercedes improve and regain their winning ways, viewing it as a collective effort.
