Mercedes has changed my life": Lewis Hamilton makes emotional

Mercedes has changed my life”: Lewis Hamilton makes emotional farewell speech in Brixworth while waiting for……..read more

Lewis Hamilton recently delivered an emotional farewell speech at Mercedes’ engine base in Brixworth, reflecting on his years with the team ahead of his departure after the 2024 F1 season. In February 2024, the seven-time world champion stunned the motorsport world by announcing that he would be leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari, despite having signed a two-year contract extension with the team just months earlier in August 2023. The announcement was a huge surprise, especially since Hamilton’s decision to activate a release clause led to the end of a long and successful relationship with the German manufacturer.

While Hamilton’s final season with Mercedes was a mixture of highs and lows, the two-time race winner, who took podium finishes at Silverstone and Spa, ended the year on a bittersweet note. Although the team managed five podiums, including two victories, their overall performance fell short of expectations, with Hamilton finishing P7 in the driver standings.

Mercedes shared some of Hamilton’s last moments with the team at their Brixworth facility on social media, highlighting the deep connection and respect between the seven-time world champion and the team. In his emotional speech, Hamilton spoke about how Mercedes had played a crucial role in shaping his career and life.

“Mercedes has changed my life,” Hamilton said. Reflecting on his humble beginnings in Stevenage, Hamilton recalled the days when he dreamed of one day becoming a world champion, a goal he shared only with his parents. “Back then, it was just me and my two parents. I didn’t know that there would be so many incredible people who would lift me up and take me on this journey to win something as significant as this,” he added.

Hamilton expressed deep gratitude to the people at Mercedes who had supported him through the highs and lows of his career, acknowledging the collective effort that helped him achieve his remarkable success. “I’m going to always be looking on the screens, seeing where you guys are. I’m always going to be wishing you all the absolute best. I believe in you. I’ll continue to believe in you, and when you do have that success, I’ll be so proud of you, knowing I was hopefully a little part of your dream,” he shared.

In addition to his farewell to the Brixworth team, Hamilton also bid adieu to the members of Mercedes at their Brackley headquarters. His departure marks the end of an era for the British driver, who has spent over a decade with the team, achieving great success and breaking multiple records along the way. After finishing P4 in his final race with Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton traveled to Mercedes’ key locations in Kuala Lumpur and Stuttgart to personally say goodbye to colleagues and friends.

On his Instagram, Hamilton posted a heartfelt message alongside a series of photos taken during his final moments with the team. “This is really it. After Abu Dhabi, after Kuala Lumpur, and after Stuttgart, it comes to an end here. This has been my home. To the thousands of people who work at Brackley and Brixworth, you have been friends and teammates, and I can’t thank you enough for all the hard work and support. It’s been real,” Hamilton wrote.

The announcement of Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has left the motorsport community buzzing, as the 39-year-old prepares for a new chapter in his illustrious career. However, his departure from Mercedes marks the end of a remarkable partnership that has seen him claim seven world titles, numerous race victories, and a string of records that have cemented his place as one of the greatest drivers in F1 history. Hamilton’s emotional farewell underscores the significance of his relationship with Mercedes, a team that not only helped him realize his dreams but also became a second family to him over the years.

As he prepares to take on a new challenge with Ferrari in 2025, Hamilton’s legacy at Mercedes is secure, and the bond between the driver and the team will remain a defining aspect of his career. Though he will be racing with a different team next season, Hamilton’s heartfelt words show that his connection to Mercedes will last far beyond his final race with them.