The English F-1 driver Lewis Hamilton in an archive image – Beata Zawrzel/ZUMA Press Wire/dp / DPA – Archive
MADRID, 3 Feb. (EUROPA PRESS) –
The English driver Lewis Hamilton expressed himself this Saturday after “a few crazy days full of very different emotions” following the announcement of his departure in 2025 from Mercedes to Ferrari, “another childhood dream” and which he now saw as “appropriate” to fulfill. , remembering that he has “the feeling” he had when he decided to take “the leap of faith” to the German team in 2013
“It has been a crazy few days full of very different emotions, but as you all know, after 11 incredible years in the Mercedes team, the time has come to start a new chapter in my life and I will join Ferrari in 2025,” he wrote. Hamilton this Saturday on their social networks.
The seven-time world champion feels “incredibly lucky.” “After achieving things with Mercedes that I could only dream of as a child, I now have the opportunity to fulfill another childhood dream by driving in Ferrari red,” confessed the man from Stevenage.
He recalled that Mercedes has been “a big part” of his life since he was “13 years old”, so this decision has been the “most difficult” he has had to make in his career. “I am incredibly proud of everything we have accomplished together and very grateful for the hard work and dedication of everyone I have worked with over the years,” he said.
In this sense, he mentioned ‘Team Principal’ Toto Wolff, “for his friendship, guidance and leadership.” «Together we have won titles, broken records and have become the most successful driver-team partnership in F-1 history. And, of course, I can’t forget Niki (Lauda), who was a great supporter and whom I still miss every day,” he stressed.
«But it is the right time to make a change and take on a new challenge. I still remember the feeling of taking a leap of faith into the unknown when I first joined Mercedes in 2013. I know some people didn’t understand it at the time, but I was right to take the step then and it’s the feeling I have of new now. “I’m excited to see what I can bring to this new opportunity and what we can do together,” Hamilton added.
In any case, he made it clear that he is not “at this moment thinking about 2025.” «My focus is on next season and getting back on track with Mercedes. I am more motivated than ever, fitter and more focused than ever and I want to help Mercedes win once again. “I am one hundred percent committed to the work I need to do and determined to end my association with the team on a high,” he warned.
«Thank you to everyone who has been on this journey with me, you have all encouraged me as I pursued my dreams and I hope I can continue to make you proud. As always, I send you my love and positive energy,” said the British pilot.
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– 2024-04-29 03:29:24
