A weekend unlike any other for Lewis Hamilton: “Thank you, Mercedes. Ferrari, I can’t wait”. Lewis Hamilton spoke about his farewell to Mercedes and his imminent move to Ferrari.

This won’t be a weekend like any other, and it’s likely the first time he won’t dwell on the much-debated events of 2021. For Lewis Hamilton, Abu Dhabi has never been just another Grand Prix, and in a few days, he’ll bid farewell to Mercedes to embrace the final major project of his career—his journey with Ferrari.

After months of anticipation, the long-awaited moment has finally arrived. Yas Marina will be the last time we see the British driver in one of the Silver Arrows after more than a decade of success and a few bitter disappointments.

Between Past and Future
In the traditional press conference that kicks off the Abu Dhabi GP, Lewis Hamilton reflected on his departure from Mercedes and his imminent arrival at Ferrari. “For now, I’m handling it well. Of course, every time I do something, I think about how it won’t happen again. It’s hard to describe what I feel, but I think the main emotion is pride. Pride for everything I’ve achieved with this team,” said the Briton.

“Thinking back to the victories, I always remember the smiles from those moments. Those are the things I’ll always carry with me,” added the seven-time champion. “I’m grateful to everyone who has worked so hard over these years.” – the future Ferrari driver pointed out.

Speaking about his move to Maranello, Lewis Hamilton didn’t hide his ambitions. “I’m not thinking too much about it right now. For now, I just want to end my story with Mercedes in the best possible way, as these will be very emotional days. As for Ferrari, of course, I can’t wait to start. Every driver dreams of being part of it,” said Lewis Hamilton. “I’ll try to use the same approach I had when I joined Mercedes.” – the seven-time Formula 1 world champion concluded.