Lewis Hamilton confessed that he did not find pleasure in competing in Formula 1 during his first year as a rookie, despite being in contention for the world championship. The renowned British driver debuted with McLaren in 2007 and exceeded all expectations during his initial season. He came close to winning the title that year. However, Hamilton recently revealed the frustrations he experienced throughout his inaugural year in the pinnacle of motorsport. He recalled a monotonous routine filled with training and races, with no room for other aspirations, which ultimately left him dissatisfied.
Hamilton felt there was a void in his life and that there was more to him than just racing. This realization was unsettling for the British driver, as he had achieved his dream of competing in Formula 1, but still felt unhappy. Despite fighting for the world championship at the highest level of motorsport, Hamilton did not enjoy his life during that period.
The sports world was shocked when Lewis Hamilton announced his decision to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari next year. The 39-year-old driver stated that he had unconsciously expressed his desire to race for the iconic Italian team in Formula 1. Racing for Scuderia had always been a dream for Hamilton due to the team’s rich legacy in the sport. However, his current focus for the 2024 season remains on achieving the greatest possible success with Mercedes, as he has already achieved historic triumphs with the Silver Arrows.
Unfortunately, Mercedes faced difficulties at the beginning of the 2024 campaign, which Hamilton described as the worst season start in his Formula 1 career. However, the British driver hopes to conclude his journey with the Silver Arrows on a high, delivering a strong finish this year.