Lewis Hamilton is beginning his final race season with Mercedes, as the end of his collaboration with the renowned race engineer approaches.
Lewis Hamilton has responded to the news that his race engineer, Peter Bonnington, would not accompany him to Ferrari next year.
Bonnington, also known as ‘Bono’, has been appointed to head of race engineering at Mercedes, effectively silencing talk that he could join Ferrari alongside Hamilton in 2025.
Since Hamilton joined Mercedes in 2013, the duo has been paired together, with Bonnington relaying all essential information to the seven-time world champion over the car radio during practices.
However, their collaboration will come to an end at the end of the current season, when Hamilton leaves the team.
“Seven years ago, or five years ago there was a joke that it would be amazing to be there [at Ferrari] one day,” Lewis Hamilton told Sky F1.
“But we’ve not had any discussions about it.”
Hamilton’so delighted’ for Bonnington’s elevation.
Hamilton’s final season with Mercedes has seen him win thrice in the last three races.
As he prepares for his final race with the Brackley-based team and Bonnington, Hamilton voiced his delight at the 49-year-old’s promotion.
“I’m genuinely so happy for Bono,” Hamilton said. “Ultimately, I wanted him to do what was best for him.
“Where he is in his life, he needed to make the best decision for himself and his family. This makes no difference to our relationship.
“We won’t be able to work next to each other every day, which will be upsetting for both of us. It will be emotional, but we will always be present in one other’s lives.
“Bono is my brother, I’m really happy the team is taking him on and giving him the opportunity to grow within the team because he’s such a great asset.”
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