Lewis Hamilton faces major F1 change as Mercedes confirm decision that impacts Brit

The iconic partnership between Lewis Hamilton and Pete “Bono” Bonnington is set to come to a close at the end of the 2024 season.

After 12 successful years together, Bonnington has been promoted to head of race engineering at Mercedes, ending speculation that he would follow Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025.

Since joining Mercedes in 2013, Hamilton has won six of his seven Drivers’ Championships with Bonnington by his side.

Their collaboration has been a key factor in Hamilton’s success, and their emotional moment at the British Grand Prix earlier this season highlighted the strength of their partnership.

However, with Hamilton’s move to Ferrari next year, Bonnington will remain at Mercedes, taking on a new role that will see him oversee the team’s engineering efforts.

He will continue to work with one of Mercedes’ drivers in 2025, with George Russell confirmed as one half of the driver lineup.

The identity of Bonnington’s new driver partner remains uncertain, with youngster Andrea Kimi Antonelli favored to take Hamilton’s seat.

Bonnington’s promotion is a testament to his dedication and expertise, and Mercedes is keen to retain his services. The team has ensured a smooth transition, with Bonnington continuing to guide Hamilton through the remainder of the 2024 season.

As the curtain closes on the Hamilton-Bonnington era, fans will cherish the memories of their incredible achievements together.

The partnership has been a defining feature of Hamilton’s success, and Bonnington’s new role will undoubtedly shape the future of Mercedes’ engineering efforts.