has begun his farewell tour this week within the Malaysian capital of as he says goodbye to the crew’s sponsors and personnel.
The seven-time world champion – the place he gained six of his seven titles – on the finish of the month, formally, earlier than becoming a member of in 2025.
It brings to an finish and Hamilton will go to Stuttgart, Brixworth and Brackley this week to make varied appearances.
However the 39-year-old began on the Petronas Towers on Tuesday, flying straight from Sunday’s the place he completed fourth.
Hamilton’s closing commitments this month to Mercedes and their sponsors means he couldn’t participate in Tuesday’s for Ferrari in Abu Dhabi.
Talking in entrance of three,000 followers in an exhibition corridor on the Petronas Towers, Hamilton mentioned of the crew’s partnership with their main sponsor: “To return right here for the final time as a Mercedes driver has introduced up a variety of feelings.
“It’s clearly unhappy in a single respect but in addition lovely to have the ability to have fun all the pieces we’ve accomplished along with our Petronas colleagues and the Malaysian followers.
“It’s at all times so humbling to return right here and see the help. It has grown over time and I’ve been thrilled to assist with a number of the superb work Petronas has accomplished in the neighborhood; we’ve planted mangroves, supported the expansion of their college, impressed youngsters into STEAM topics and a lot extra.
“To be a part of a partnership between our crew and Petronas that has been so profitable, one of many best within the historical past of the game, is one thing I’m so pleased with.
“We’ve achieved a lot greater than we ever thought have been potential. These 12 years are one thing I’ll always remember, and, via the highs and the lows, it’s at all times felt that we’re a household.
“I need to say a giant thanks to Petronas for all the pieces we’ve accomplished collectively, their unimaginable merchandise which have helped us to victory on observe, and all of the superb folks I’ve set to work with. I’ll miss you all.”
Hamilton will meet with the Mercedes board in Stuttgart on Wednesday, earlier than visiting workers on the crew’s engine plant in Brixworth and the crew’s manufacturing facility on Friday and Saturday respectively. He can even attend the crew’s Christmas Occasion on Saturday.
Hamilton is prone to with a TPC (Testing of Earlier Automotive) day in January or February on the Fiorano Circuit close to Ferrari’s HQ in Maranello.
