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Nico Hulkenberg, the Sauber F1 driver, has publicly expressed his support for Lewis Hamilton, who has faced challenges in his final year with Mercedes. Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 world champion, recently announced that he would leave the German team at the end of the 2024 season to join Ferrari. This decision has sent shockwaves through the motorsports community, especially considering Hamilton’s long-standing association with Mercedes, which began in 2013.
The 2024 season has not been smooth for Hamilton, who has struggled to keep pace with his teammate George Russell. Despite winning races at Silverstone and Spa, Hamilton’s performances in qualifying and races have raised concerns. His admission of not being as fast anymore was seen by many as a moment of vulnerability, suggesting that he was not at his peak performance level. Hulkenberg, with a net worth of approximately $10 million, pointed out that Hamilton seemed particularly disheartened after a disappointing qualifying session in Qatar.
Hamilton concluded the season in seventh place in the Driver’s Standings, finishing behind Russell and lagging by 22 points. This marked a significant shift for Hamilton, who has been a dominant force in F1 for many years. Andrew Shovlin, the trackside engineering director at Mercedes, has dismissed rumors suggesting that Hamilton had given up in the closing races of the season. Shovlin