With Mercedes’ Empire Collapsing After 2 Big Exits, Lewis Hamilton Encouraged to “Think Otherwise” to End Illustrious Career on the Top

Lewis Hamilton’s attempt at helping Mercedes build a competitive car failed as Mercedes did not listen to the problems Hamilton told them. The Mercedes domination has collapsed, with two important people leaving the team already. An F1 pundit recently suggested Lewis Hamilton think otherwise if he wants to finish his career at the top.

The Mercedes domination of the V6 Hybrid era ended when F1 introduced the ground effect cars and Red Bull capitalized on it. Mercedes has managed to win only a single race since the new era began. Lewis Hamilton’s eyes are still stuck on the illusional eight-world title. However, as Mercedes have not been able to provide a competitive car, Lewis Hamilton might be thinking of making a move to another team. Rumors of the seven-time world champion moving to Ferrari next season have already made their way to the paddock.

The Mercedes empire that led to the dominating success is collapsing. Recently, their motorsport strategy director, James Vowles, left for Williams. Also, Angela Cullen, Hamilton’s performance trainer, and physio left this year leaving a huge void at Mercedes and with the Briton. F1 pundit Rob Kamphues suggested that Lewis Hamilton should follow them and leave Mercedes to join a title-challenging team if he wants to end his career on a high.

According to express.co.uk, Rob Kamphues said “Lewis hasn’t won a race since that day [he lost to Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi], he hasn’t achieved pole, he’s never even started from the front row,” “It also seems that the era of Mercedes is over.” “The idea that the empire is collapsing is also confirmed by the transfer of team boss-designate James Vowles to Williams and the departure of Lewis’ beloved physio Angela Cullen. Lewis himself will probably think otherwise.

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Lewis Hamilton is in the last year of his contract with Mercedes. Eddie Jordan suggested that Hamilton should move to Ferrari if he wants to win another world title. However, the 38-year-old does not want to leave Mercedes and suggested that he wants to stay loyal to the team, who helped him win six out of his seven titles.

Does Lewis Hamilton still have his trust instilled in Mercedes?

Lewis Hamilton suggested in an interview that he is not going to leave his team that built a title-winning car for 8 consecutive years. The Briton, still 100% believes in Mercedes and doesn’t plan to go anywhere. The seven-time-world champion explained how his team will surely make a comeback in the later stages of the year. However, by then it might be too late to challenge for the championship, but will surely show the potential of the team.

According to Skysports.com, Lewis Hamilton said, “I still have 100 percent belief in this team, it is my family and I’ve been here a long time, so I don’t plan on going anywhere else. Hopefully at some point during the year, we’re hopeful we might be able to close the gap but at that point. It will be probably too late in terms of fighting for a championship, but we can still turn some heads hopefully.”

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What do you make of Rob Kamphues’ comments?