The seven-time Formula One world champion has also offered his first insights into why he made the decision to leave Mercedes, citing the same instincts that drew him to join the team in 2013. “Mercedes has been a huge part of my life since I was 13 years old, so this decision has been the hardest I’ve ever had to make.”. “I still remember the feeling of taking a leap of faith into the unknown when I first joined Mercedes in 2013. Hamilton said he, too, was determined to bow out on a high with the team.

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