Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes before the Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Source: Getty
Lewis Hamilton paid tribute to the Mercedes F1 team after his final debrief at their engine base in Brixworth. In February, the seven-time F1 world champion shocked everyone after he announced that he would be leaving the German team at the end of the 2024 season to join Ferrari.
The news came as a surprise given that he had signed a contract extension with the former world champions for two years in August 2023 but decided to activate his release clause.
On the track, it was a mixed bag farewell yearfor Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes as the pair achieved five podiums, including two race wins in Silverstone and Spa. However, they could only finish P7 in the driver's standings.
Mercedes on their official social media platform, Instagram, showcased some of the final moments of Hamilton at their engine base in Brixworth while the 39-year-old spoke about his relationship with Mercedes as a brand over the years. He said:
