Lewis Hamilton Concludes Mercedes Career at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Abu Dhabi, December 6, 2024 – The 16th edition of the Etihad Airways Formula 1 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marked the end of an era as Lewis Hamilton concluded his remarkable 12-year career with the Mercedes team. The seven-time world champion announced his departure from Mercedes, confirming a move to Ferrari for the 2025 season.

Hamilton’s tenure with Mercedes included participation in 245 races, during which he secured 84 victories in Grand Prix and Sprint events, solidifying his legacy as one of Formula 1’s greatest drivers.

This season saw Hamilton claim victories at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone and the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps, the latter achieved after teammate George Russell, who had been leading, was disqualified. Despite these highlights, Hamilton faced challenges during qualifying sessions, which limited his ability to compete consistently for podium finishes, often leaving him to fight for top-ten positions.

As Hamilton transitions to Ferrari, fans and the motorsport community bid farewell to a defining chapter in Formula 1 history while looking forward to witnessing his next steps with one of the sport’s most iconic teams.