Why is Lewis Hamilton moving to Mercedes from McLaren in 2013? ? Formula 1 Special
The 2012 F1 season was certainly an exciting one full of all the epic as well as disappointing moments.
Many memorable things happened throughout the year and one of the most shocking news that came in the second half of the season was Lewis Hamilton announcing his departure from McLaren and joining Mercedes AMG in 2013.
It is obvious that no driver will remain in the same team forever. Each driver has to move from one team to another at various points in their career. Hamilton has not been only driving for McLaren for the past six seasons but also has been related to the team since he was eleven years old. Leaving a team after such a long time does make it difficult which is evident from Hamilton?s statement about McLaren being his home.
The announcement came in September which was shortly followed by Michael Schumacher?s decision to retire for the final time. Hence, Hamilton is replacing Schumacher. The question that arises in any person?s mind who follows and understands F1 is that why the British driver will make a move to a less superior team.
It is no secret that Mercedes AMG has not lived up to the expectations of its fans. Ever since its formation in 2010, they have only secured one race victory that came with Nico Rosberg?s win in China. Even having the talent of Schumacher in their team, they could not achieve the common goals of a F1 team.
Hamilton has already given his main reason for the transfer. He is justified when he says that he is looking for a fresh challenge. Obviously after spending so many years in the same team with similar faces, anyone would want to look for something new. It will definitely help him renew his determination for winning which is already not that diminished proven by his struggles all season long despite a reliability stricken car.
McLaren could have won; and if not then could have at least been close to Red Bull had it not been their constant reliability issues that caused Hamilton?s retirements several times from pole. Even given these conditions, Hamilton never backed down; fighting for a single point in Korea.
Mercedes admits itself that their car has not been in the best condition and since Hamilton is used to driving a quick and competitive car, that is bound to give him a tough challenge. Of course, Mercedes will be trying their best to provide a better car but a weaker car will help Hamilton discover his actual driving skills.
Another reason for Hamilton?s move could be the rest he must be badly in need of. Being part of a team like McLaren brings immense pressure due to which you are bound to push yourselves all the time. With Mercedes that pressure will decrease and also there will be less sponsor events to attend giving him plenty of rest during the off season breaks. Hamilton will also be able to endorse more freely as compared to during his time in McLaren.
Hamilton and his former teammate, Jenson Button, have not been known to be very close but his friendship with Rosberg goes back to his time in Karting where they were teammates. Having a good relationship with your teammate besides work is going to make Hamilton?s time at Mercedes even more worthwhile.
Whether Hamilton will be able to turn the tables for the struggling Mercedes is something only the next season will tell but there is no doubt that the deal with Mercedes will help Hamilton gain more experience. ???
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