LEWIS HAMILTON bid an emotional farewell to Mercedes as he confirmed his exit.
The legendary Formula One driver will leave the Silver Arrows at the end of the 2024 season.
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Hamilton is set to join Ferrari for next year.
But as the news of his Mercedes departure was announced, he broke his silence with a classy message.
Hamilton said: “I have had an amazing 11 years with this team and I’m so proud of what we have achieved together.
“Mercedes has been part of my life since I was 13 years old.
“It’s a place where I have grown up, so making the decision to leave was one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make.
“But the time is right for me to take this step and I’m excited to be taking on a new challenge.
“I will be forever grateful for the incredible support of my Mercedes family, especially Toto for his friendship and leadership and I want to finish on a high together.
“I am 100 per cent committed to delivering the best performance I can this season and making my last year with the Silver Arrows, one to remember.”
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