Lewis Hamilton Bids Farewell to Mercedes at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Formula 1’s record-breaking partnership is bracing for a bittersweet ending.

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Chloe Chambers of America and Campos Racing leads Hamda Al Qubaisi of United Arab Emirates and MP Motorsport during F1 Academy Round 7 race 2 at Yas Marina Circuit December 7, 2024 at Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Joe Portlock/Getty Images

The most prolific driver-team partnership in Formula 1 history ends this weekend when Lewis Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes at the 2024 season finale at Abu Dhabi.

Mr. Lewis, who will drive for Ferrari in 2025, ends 12 seasons with the Silver Arrows, leaving a memorable legacy in which he claimed six of his seven world championships, 84 race victories, 78 pole positions, and 153 podiums. The 39-year-old British icon will be looking to reach the podium one final time for Mercedes at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Sunday.

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