“Goodbye and Good Riddance”: Fans Rejoice as Lewis Hamilton Parts Ways With “Tractor” Mercedes

The 2023 Formula 1 season finale in Abu Dhabi witnessed a candid farewell. One that had fans rejoicing over Lewis Hamilton bidding adieu to the Mercedes W14. A car that had become synonymous with struggle and frustration. The social media sphere erupted with expressions of relief and jubilation from the devoted LH44 army after Mercedes posted a short clip on Instagram where Lewis was seen relieved having to race the awful W14 for the last time, celebrating the end of an era marked by a car the LH44 Army humorously dubbed a “tractor.”

The troubles at Mercedes began with the 2022 contender, W13. The car suffered from porpoising for the major part of the season. While gains were made in the latter half of 2022, 2023 saw a backward slide yet again, leading to regrets within the Mercedes camp for sticking with a flawed concept of the W14. The looming question was why the team persisted with this approach, especially after Hamilton’s vocal advocacy for a change in the car’s philosophy.

Amidst the ongoing struggles at Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton didn’t mince words about his dissatisfaction with the W14. After a challenging weekend in Brazil, Hamilton openly criticized the car, expressing his eagerness to bid it farewell. Referring to the W14 as one of the draggiest on the grid, Hamilton’s frustration was on display for everyone to see.

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Lewis Hamilton’s army joins the 7-time world champion to celebrate the end of an awful season on the Mercedes W14.

Lewis Hamilton glad to put W14 to bed after Abu Dhabi GP

As the final race in Abu Dhabi approached, Mercedes found itself in a tense battle with Ferrari for the coveted second place in the constructors’ championship, holding a slim 4-point lead. Hamilton’s qualifying position of 11th heightened the stakes, adding to the drama surrounding the farewell to the troublesome W14.

In a candid video shared on Instagram by Mercedes, Lewis Hamilton, with a palpable sigh of relief, declared, “Last one with this one!” The social media platform soon became a battleground for Hamilton fans, expressing their shared sentiments and joy over the imminent departure of the W14.

The comment section of the Instagram post became a virtual celebration, with fans echoing Hamilton’s sentiments. One fan succinctly captured the collective emotion, typing, “goodbye and good riddance 😭☠️.” Others chimed in, with one remarking, “He is super done with it 😂😂😂,” highlighting the shared exasperation with the challenging season. Another fan, reflecting on Hamilton’s relief, commented, “I hear relief in Lewis’ voice 😄,” recognizing the emotional toll the W14 had taken.

As the comments poured in, a mix of humor and genuine excitement permeated the virtual space. One fan humorously suggested, “Make sure it gets burned, Lewis,” capturing the intensity of the fans’ emotions. The recurrent theme of referring to the W14 as a “tractor” underscored the fans’ frustration and humor, with one fan playfully manifesting for a better future, saying, “Last ride with this tractor … manifesting for 2024.”

The farewell to the W14 marks not only the end of a challenging season but also the anticipation of a fresh start in 2024. With Hamilton parting ways with the “tractor” Mercedes, fans look ahead to a new chapter in Formula 1, hopeful for a car that aligns with the seven-time world champion’s prowess.

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