December 04, (THEWILL) – Lewis Hamilton will conclude his illustrious Mercedes career at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this weekend, marking the end of a remarkable 26-year association with the team. The seven-time world champion will race his final event for Mercedes before transitioning to Ferrari, bringing to a close one of the most successful partnerships in Formula One history.
The final race of the 2024 season promises intense competition, with McLaren and Ferrari battling for the constructors’ championship. McLaren currently leads by 21 points and stands on the brink of ending a 15-year drought, while Ferrari seeks its first title since 2008. The stakes are high, with both teams determined to claim motorsport glory in the season’s concluding event.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff characterised the weekend as a celebration of Hamilton’s extraordinary journey. “We will honour this unparalleled story in Abu Dhabi and across the following week”, Wolff stated.
The 39-year-old Hamilton, who has accumulated 105 race victories, represents a transformative figure in contemporary Formula One. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, having already clinched his fourth consecutive world championship, will compete for his 10th victory of the season.
The race also marks significant transitions for multiple teams, with various drivers preparing to bid farewell to their current racing teams and welcome new opportunities in the forthcoming season.
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