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Lewis Hamilton makes surprise revelation over lifetime-changing decision
Lewis Hamilton has revealed that it was team principal Ross Brawn who played a key role in his decision to join Mercedes over McLaren in 2013.
At the time of his move, Mercedes was not yet considered a top title-contending team in Formula 1.
Despite Niki Lauda’s senior position in the team, Hamilton credited Brawn for convincing him of Mercedes’ potential and future plans during a meeting in his mother’s kitchen.
Hamilton went on to win six F1 titles with Mercedes, proving the success of his decision to switch teams.
The revelation sheds new light on the background of his move and the influential figures involved in making it happen.
