Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes’ HQ in Brackley for the last time in tears after giving an emotional speech to those in attendance.
The 39-year-old announced earlier this year that he’d be joining Ferrari in 2025, having been convinced to depart the Silver Arrows for a new adventure over in Maranello.
Hamilton won six of his seven F1 titles racing with Mercedes, having joined the team from McClaren back in 2013.
Toto Wolff’s side have struggled in recent years, with Hamilton only able to finish seventh in the 2024 season.
Lewis Hamilton left Mercedes’ HQ in Brackley for the last time in tears after giving an emotional speech to those in attendance.
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That is one place lower than team-mate George Russell, while the Briton also finished a staggering 214 points behind winner Max Verstappen.
Hamilton gave an emotional speech to staff at Mercedes earlier this week as he visited their base in Brackley for the last time.
Speaking to those in attendance, the veteran said: “You know I’m leaving, [but] you guys are going to go and have so much more success moving forward because this is an incredible group of people.
“There’s so much talent and so much passion here.
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“Anyone would be lucky to be working with you.
“I hope that when I do eventually stop racing, I can come back and visit you all, and I know we can always look back on these fond memories, what a journey.
“There is no driver in the world that has had this experience with the team, and it makes it that much harder to let go.
“But I am taking with me the greatest memories. You guys have been living in my dream, and hopefully I have been living partly in your dreams too.
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“So a huge, huge thank you from the bottom of my heart and, also my family thanks you for all the dedication all these years, so a big thank you everyone and God Bless you.”
Hamilton also posted snaps from the emotional day on Instagram.
One image showed him posing with staff, while another featured all six of his world championship winning cars in a line.
Hamilton accompanied his post with a caption that read: “This is really it.
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“After Abu Dhabi, after Kuala Lumpur, and after Stuttgart it comes to an end here.
“This has been my home. To the thousands of people who work at Brackley and Brixworth, you have been friends and team-mates and I can’t thank you enough for all the hard work and support.
“It’s been real.”
Hamilton was applauded on his way out of Brackley, with a large firework display set off to pay tribute to the outgoing star.
Lewis Hamilton made history during his time with Mercedes
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The Stevenage-born racer has, according to Italian media, been learning the language as he prepares to join Ferrari.
If he wins another F1 title, he will move one clear of Michael Schumacher – who also has seven crowns to his name.
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