Lewis Hamilton made his first public appearance since announcing his shock move to Ferrari at the end of the season, as Mercedes launched their 2024 F1 car on Wednesday morning.
The Silver Arrows, who endured their first winless season since 2011 last year, will be hoping their W15 challenger can this season take the fight to Max Verstappen and Red Bull out in front. All eyes were on Hamilton, though, as he embarks on his 12th and final season for Mercedes. The 39-year-old appeared at the launch event at Silverstone alongside team-mate George Russell and team boss Toto Wolff, speaking of the “surreal” feeling at starting his final season with Mercedes.
McLaren also launched their 2024 car on Wednesday, with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri speaking to the press this evening. Red Bull will launch their new car on Thursday, with Christian Horner set to appear despite the current investigation centred on him regarding “inappropriate behaviour.”
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