Lewis Hamilton's former Mercedes teammate, Nico Rosberg, has criticized his apparent fashion statement at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. After 12 years with the Silver Arrows, Hamilton is moving on to spend the next two seasons at Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc. Despite securing two Grand Prix victories this year, his first since the 2021 season, it was not a triumphant farewell for the seven-time world champion.

He finished seventh in the drivers' standings, trailing behind partner George Russell, as the team struggled to adapt to Formula 1's new era of regulations. However, the 39-year-old received an emotional send-off at the team headquarters in Bromley, UK, after the season concluded. He addressed all Mercedes employees over the microphone, expressing gratitude for their contribution to his success since joining from McLaren in 2013.

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The transition of colors appeared to symbolize his move from the white of Mercedes to .