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Lewis Hamilton will depart the Mercedes squad at the end of the current campaign and link up with Ferrari next year.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff expressed no regrets about Lewis Hamilton leaving the squad at the end of the season, despite Hamilton’s recent victory at the British Grand Prix ending a 56-race winless streak. This triumph marked Hamilton’s final home race for Mercedes before his move to Ferrari next year. Wolff emphasized the importance of making the most of the remaining races this season and ensuring Hamilton has a competitive car. Despite struggles earlier in the season due to new technical regulations, Mercedes has shown improvement, with recent wins in Austria and Great Britain. Wolff described Hamilton’s win at the British Grand Prix as a “fairytale” ending for his time with Mercedes.