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Former Mercedes Motorsport boss Norbert Haug says if he “had a bet on one thing, on a combination in Formula 1 that would last for all eternity, it would have been Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes”.
Former Vice President of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Norbert Haug says he was “blown away” by the news that Lewis Hamilton will be leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025.
“If I had a bet on one thing, on a combination in Formula 1 that would last for all eternity, it would have been Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes,” Haug told Motorsport-Magazin.
“I was completely blown away. I would have sworn all my oaths that it would stay that way forever and that he will stay with the star as a brand ambassador or whatever afterwards.”
Haug added that Mercedes is losing a lot more than just a driver with Hamilton.
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“He’s perfect for me. I mean, what mark has he made on Formula 1? Why do people say that Formula 1 has a single superstar?
“Of course [Max] Verstappen is the fastest, he’s maturing. But all the statements that Lewis makes, his appearances, his activities off the track, his fight for equal treatment of both genders and colours…
“That’s very remarkable,” the German concluded.
