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Hamilton: 'Without taking risks you are at a standstill'

Lewis Hamilton drove for McLaren for many years, where he also secured his first world title in 2008. In 2013, he switched to Mercedes, which was a risky move, but one that ultimately paid off handsomely. After all, he has won six championships with the current Mercedes, something that would not have happened with McLaren if he had stayed there. One-time champion after 14 years In an interview with Mercedes sponsor Crowdstrike, Hamilton looked back on his switch, saying, "If I had stayed, I wouldn't have won another championship. Then I would still be a one-time world champion after 14 years." The main motive for switching back then was to start building something new. Read more...
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