Lewis Hamilton left a brief but memorable three-word message for Kimi Antonelli in the Mercedes motorhome.
After 10 seasons with Mercedes, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion departed at the end of 2024 to join Ferrari, leaving a significant void at the team. He was replaced by 19-year-old Antonelli, while George Russell was promoted to become the team's primary driver.
During his time at Mercedes, Hamilton won six of his seven world titles as he set the record for the most race wins in F1 history.
The 40-year-old is widely regarded as one of the greatest drivers in history. Before his departure he made a small mark in the team's motorhome.
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In a recent Sky Sports clip which followed Antonelli around the motorhome, the Italian showed the message 'Lewis was here'.
It acts as a reminder of the immense impact Hamilton had on the sport during his time at Mercedes.
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The Briton has struggled since making the switch to Ferrari. At the start of the season, he won the Chinese GP sprint race, but he has been unable to record a podium finish so far.
Last weekend at Zandvoort was disastrous, as he crashed out in light rain due to an error.
It leaves him sixth in the drivers' standings on 109 points, 42 behind his teammate Charles Leclerc.
The Dutch GP was a disaster for Ferrari overall, with Antonelli crashing into Leclerc, forcing the Monegasque driver to retire from the race.
It has led to mounting pressure on the team ahead of their home race this weekend at Monza, with the Constructors' Championship lead over Mercedes reduced to just 12 points.
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When he started the Australian GP at the start of the season, he became the third-youngest driver in F1 history.
And at just 18 years old, he recorded his first podium finish at the Canadian GP, as he came home in third place behind his teammate Russell and Max Verstappen.
However, the Italian has struggled in recent weeks, recording DNFs at both the Austrian and British Grand Prixs
After a 16th-placed finish in Belgium, he managed a solitary point in Hungary ahead of the summer break.
Last weekend was another disastrous race for the Italian, as he received a 10-second penalty for causing a collision with Leclerc.
It has heaped the pressure on Antonelli ahead of the Italian GP.
Topics: Ferrari, Formula 1, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes, Motorsport
James Taylor