
Lewis Hamilton: I am writing my story and it was time to start a new chapter
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Lewis Hamilton said he chose to turn his back on Mercedes and join rivals Ferrari to write “a new chapter” in his record-breaking career. “But ultimately I am writing my story and I felt like it was time to start a new chapter.” Mercedes have carried Hamilton to six of his record-equalling seven titles. Ultimately I am writing my story and I felt like it was time to start a new chapter Lewis Hamilton But last year marked a second straight season without a victory for the British driver – a losing streak which now stands at 45 races – and Mercedes’ first winless campaign in a dozen years. It is definitely a dream and I am really excited about it.” Hamilton said the biggest transfer in F1 history would not have happened if Fred Vasseur – the Frenchman who played a prominent role in his formative career – had not been appointed as Ferrari team principal last year.
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