Hamilton bids farewell to Mercedes as Ferrari vies for the title

Abu Dhabi –

Lewis Hamilton bids farewell this weekend to Mercedes, the team that carried him to six world titles, as his future outfit Ferrari seeks to win a first constructors’ crown in 16 years.

Sunday’s floodlit Abu Dhabi Grand Prix marks the end of an era as the Briton concludes a remarkable 12-year spell with the Silver Arrows and a 26-year association with the Mercedes brand.

Hamilton will then move on to Ferrari, with Italian fans hoping he can rediscover the mojo that made him the sport’s most successful driver with seven titles and 105 wins before hitting a trough of frustration in the current “ground effect” era of racing.