Mercedes unveils automobile for Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking F1 bid
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Mercedes has unveiled the automobile Lewis Hamilton will drive this season whereas making an attempt to win an unprecedented eighth Formula One title.
The W12 automobile, offered Tuesday, retains the black launched final yr as a part of the workforce’s marketing campaign towards racism and discrimination, and provides a contact of its extra conventional silver.
The 36-year-old Hamilton, who signed a one-year contract extension final month, is bidding to maneuver one title away from Michael Schumacher. Meanwhile, Mercedes might be chasing an eighth drivers’ and constructors’ double.
Since becoming a member of Mercedes for the 2013 season, Hamilton has received six world titles — shifting him degree with Schumacher with a file seven for his profession.
Hamilton, who has received 74 races with Mercedes, stated incomes an eighth title “is the last word dream, however I don’t suppose it is going to be the deciding issue as as to whether I keep or maintain going.”
“I bought into racing as a result of I really like racing and that needs to be the core of what I do. If all you’re going for is accolades and titles, I really feel like I may lose my approach,” Hamilton said. “It is whether I still have that smile when I put on that helmet and leave the garage and whether I still enjoy it.”
Hamilton might be teaming up with Valtteri Bottas for a fifth consecutive yr.
The 2021 F1 season begins this month in Bahrain.