Lewis Hamilton confessed that he did not find pleasure in competing in Formula 1 during his first year as a rookie, despite being in the running for the world championship. The renowned British driver made his debut with McLaren in 2007 and exceeded all expectations during his initial season. He came close to clinching 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 racing, leaving no room for other aspirations, which ultimately left him dissatisfied.
Hamilton felt that there was a void in his life and that there was more to him than just racing. This realization was perplexing for the British driver, as he had fulfilled his dream of competing in Formula 1 but still found himself unhappy. Despite fighting for the world championship in the highest level of motorsport, Hamilton did not enjoy his life during that period.
The sporting world was taken aback when Lewis Hamilton announced his decision to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari in the upcoming year. The 39-year-old claimed that he had unconsciously manifested 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 highest possible success with Mercedes, as he has already achieved historic triumphs with the Silver Arrows.
Unfortunately, Mercedes has encountered difficulties at the start of the 2024 campaign, which Hamilton has described as his worst-ever season beginning in Formula 1. Nevertheless, the British driver hopes to conclude his journey with the Silver Arrows on a high note by delivering a strong finish this year.