Lewis Hamilton has admitted that he underestimated the impact of his decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari on his relationships with the team. The move, set for 2025, marks the end of the most successful partnership in Formula 1 history. Hamilton acknowledged that the decision strained his relationship with Mercedes early on, leading to emotional challenges throughout the season. In a recent interview before his final race for Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton expressed his struggles in handling the emotional toll of the situation, noting that he had faced difficulties in personal relationships as a result. He mentioned that this year has been one of the worst in terms of handling such strain and acknowledged that he is working on improving how he deals with these emotions. Despite his struggles, Hamilton remains hopeful that the positives of his career far outweigh any negatives in his behavior. As he prepares to move to Ferrari, Hamilton reflected on the highs and lows of his time at Mercedes, acknowledging his humanity and imperfections in handling challenging situations. Overall, Hamilton remains focused on growth and improvement as he navigates through this transition in his career.
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Lewis Hamilton admits he didn’t realize how challenging it would be to switch from Mercedes to Ferrari
