Lewis Hamilton says he has struggled with his emotions during his final year at Mercedes
follow Controversial climax to Yas Marina’s 2021 season, Mercedes trails rivals Red Bull, McLaren and Ferrari in the constructors’ championship.
In Qatar last week, Hamilton commented that he “It can’t go any faster” After a disappointing performance in sprint qualifying.
He did end his victoryless drought Stunning victory at home at Silverstone In July he started in Barcelona and finished third, taking 10 races to reach the podium.
The shock news that Hamilton will switch to Italy next year was announced before the start of the season, with the Briton describing his first post-race meeting with team principal Toto Wolff as “awkward”.
“Ultimately I expected it to be difficult but vastly underestimated how difficult it would be,” he added.
“It’s hard to describe the feeling of realizing that these are the last moments for the team – certainly not the best.”
However, he says there is much to look forward to as he begins a new chapter with Scuderia Ferrari.
“It’s a dream scenario for any driver (to join Ferrari),” Hamilton said. “But joining a new team is not easy, and it takes time to build relationships and learn the tools.”
Hamilton, who is seventh in the drivers’ championship, 24 points behind teammate George Russell in sixth, said of the weekend: “These are going to be very exciting days.”
