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“I’m going to stick to driving”- When 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton became part of Mercedes’ pit crew at French GP

Somin Bhattacharjee
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"I'm going to stick to driving"- When 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton became part of Mercedes' pit crew at French GP

Lewis Hamilton is one of the greatest F1 drivers of all time, having won seven World Titles, six of which he won at Mercedes. 

Hamilton’s move from McLaren to Mercedes in 2013 led to a lot of scrutiny. Many questioned his move as the Woking outfit was on top, and looked set whereas the Silver Arrows were finding their feet in the sport.

Hamilton had already won one Title with McLaren but went on to win six more at Mercedes. He broke all records to become F1’s most successful driver of all time in Brackley. Off track, he has gone on to become an icon of sports in general, and one of it’s most recognizable faces.

The Brit has had his share of fun with Mercedes. This includes him trying his hand at changing the wheel of an F1 car back at the 2018 French GP.

After attempting a pit-stop on his Mercedes W09, Hamilton told his team members, “I’m going to stick to driving!”

Also read: 7-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton narrates difficulties following first title win to F1 legend Niki Lauda

Mercedes upgrades give Lewis Hamilton increased chances of winning in France

2018 saw the French GP return to the F1 calendar, and Circuit Paul Ricard hosted the series’ first race since 1990. After another appearance in 2019, it was absent in the 2020 calendar due to the onset of the Covid 19 pandemic.

In 2021, Hamilton was engaged in an intense battle with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen. The Dutchman ended up on top, after overtaking his Title rival on the penultimate lap of the outing.

Ahead of the 2022 French GP, Mercedes have announced that they will be bringing major upgrades on the weekend. This may bolster their chances of competing for a race win, and Hamilton along with teammate George Russell may be in the mix for a much needed win.

Hamilton will reach yet another milestone this Sunday, when he starts his 300th Grand Prix. He will try to break the chain of becoming the first ever driver to win a race after completing 300.

Also read: “A bill of over $1 Million” – When a French Grand Prix saw 12 retirements

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Somin Bhattacharjee

Somin Bhattacharjee

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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