F1 News: Hamilton shows McLaren loyalty in viral Mercedes video

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Hamilton shows McLaren loyalty in viral Mercedes video

The seven-time F1 world champion picks up the controller to enjoy some childhood games again

Originally written by Shay Rogers. This version is a translation.

Sunday 14 April 2024 00:00

Lewis Hamilton has taken a walk down memory lane by revisiting one of his favourite childhood Formula 1 relics.

The seven-time champion has come a long way from his bedroom in the early 2000’s, where he used to play various EA Sports F1 titles.

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103 race victories, 197 podiums and an incredible legacy he has formed – with the next chapter of his journey set to begin in 2025 when he joins Ferrari.

He will form a formidable partnership with Charles Leclerc, as the two set about ending the Scuderia’s 16-year title drought.

Lewis Hamilton will partner Charles Leclerc at Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton celebrates victory at the 2019 Chinese GP

How has Hamilton 'lost his touch'?

Of course, he more than fulfilled his dream by driving for them between 2007 and 2012, including a historic championship victory in his sophomore season of 2008.

Now he has been reflecting on the times where he used to drive as Kimi Raikkonen’s McLaren on the older F1 titles of the PS1 in the early 2000’s.

In a video posted on Mercedes’ X account (formerly known as Twitter), Hamilton can be heard stating that ‘I’ve lost my touch on this game.’

Hitting rewind ⏪ to some teenage nostalgia

Dusting off the original PlayStation and some of @LewisHamilton's favourite retro games for a trip down memory lane 🎮

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— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) April 11, 2024