Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have been able to achieve great feats since the start of their partnership in 2013. Since then, the Briton has been able to take 103 wins, 183 podiums, and seven driver’s championships. And while this looks like a well-calculated move now, when the announcement was done in 2012; everyone in Formula 1 was shocked.

Many thought it was a grave mistake to leave a championship-winning team at McLaren. But ever since Lewis eventually won the title in 2014, the comments made back then have seemed very interesting. Hamilton’s appearance on Top Gear is one of those examples where the host Jeremy Clarkson is critical of the Briton’s move to Mercedes. 

Lewis Hamilton explains his move from Mclaren to Mercedes

When Jeremy Clarkson likened the move from McLaren to Mercedes to moving from Manchester United to West Ham, the audience, along with Lewis Hamilton went into laughter.”It’s a big change for me obviously,” Lewis began saying. 

“But I am really really excited about it. Everyone is criticizing it and everyone has their own opinions but for me, I have been with McLaren since I was 13, it was a long long period there and I wanted a change. I am a risk-taker.” 

But then the host quickly pointed out that Mercedes had been struggling in the last few years and their only championship was before the German manufacturer bought out Brawn GP. Lewis, however, was quick to refute that. His argument was that in 2009, McLaren had underestimated the complexity of the rule change. Since then, the Woking-outfit was on the back foot and unable to go back to its glory days.

“It was so many good things about the opportunity to go somewhere, where they are struggling and hopefully be a part of something’s that gonna become great.” 

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The conversation ended with Hamilton comparing his move to Michael Schumacher’s move from Benetton to a struggling Ferrari in 1996. Since then Lewis has gone on to etch his name as one of the greatest in F1 along with Mercedes. 

Hamilton insists that he will not be missing the Canadian Grand Prix next week

While both Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes have faced tough times in the past; none of those challenges have been like 2022. Battling with the porpoising issue of the W13 has now started to affect Lewis’s back. Describing it as one of the worst experiences of his life, there were concerns that he would miss the Canadian Grand Prix. 

However, Hamilton has now responded to such claims. “Yesterday was tough and I had some trouble sleeping, but I’ve woken up feeling positive today,” said Lewis. “My back is a little sore and bruised but nothing serious thankfully.”

Adding more to his Instagram Story, he explained that he had acupuncture and physiotherapy to help with the pain. Lewis also elaborated that he was working with his team to improve things but wouldn’t miss the race in Canada. 

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