Did Hamilton regret leaving Mercedes?
Hamilton was also asked if he would still have signed for Ferrari if he knew what this season would produce, replying: That’s a hypothetical question so I wouldn’t go into that. I don’t regret the decision I’ve made joining the team. You can’t stand still for too long,” Hamilton tells TIME, in his first in-depth interview about his decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari. I needed to throw myself into something uncomfortable again. Honestly, I thought all my firsts were done.
Is Lewis Hamilton going to Ferrari?
Hamilton has previously described his first season at Ferrari as a nightmare and looks set to finish the year without a podium – the first time in his 18-year career that’s happened. Ferrari has fallen from being regular podium contenders to often fighting for points. Inconsistent qualifying performances, questionable strategy calls, and fading race pace over a Grand Prix have cost the team valuable results – particularly in a season where the field has been exceptionally close.
Why did Mercedes let go Hamilton?
Hamilton reportedly left Mercedes for Ferrari because the latter offered him a longer contract and more money. Furthermore, he had been in a losing slump—with no wins in 2022 or 2023—and hoped to revive his career on the new team. Hamilton, winner of seven championship titles, is not only being given a coveted seat with the iconic brand but a home as well. Hamilton will be granted the privilege of living in Enzo Ferrari’s historic Fiorano home while under contract.