Lewis Hamilton has had a mixed season in 2023, with some low points that he would rather forget. This includes losing the title-deciding race to Max Verstappen in 2021, his only winless seasons in 2022 and 2023, and feeling outpaced by his younger teammate George Russell this year. Hamilton has expressed doubts about his own performance, saying he’s “slow” and not as fast as he used to be. Despite winning two races, he is currently in seventh place in the driver standings, behind Russell.
Hamilton has admitted that it has been an emotional year for him and that he hasn’t always handled his emotions well. Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has described the upcoming race as a celebration of Hamilton’s achievements and the partnership between Hamilton and Mercedes over the past 12 years. Wolff praised Hamilton for his impact on the sport, including his efforts to increase diversity and fight for inclusion.
Overall, Hamilton’s final race with Mercedes is seen as the closing chapter of a successful partnership that has had its ups and downs. Despite the challenges, both Hamilton and Mercedes have left a lasting impact on the sport and have worked together to make positive changes in the racing world.
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