“I’m probably the closest with this car than I have ever been with any cars in terms of emotionally attached.” Lewis Hamilton revealed the close bond he had developed with his Mercedes W09 after stepping out of the car and giving it a kiss having taken pole position for the season finale at Yas Marina.
That was the five-time world champion’s 11th pole position of the season – and with Valtteri Bottas lining up alongside him in second, it means Mercedes become the first F1 constructor in history to take five consecutive front row lockouts at any circuit on the calendar.
“It was quite an emotional qualifying session for me because this is the last time I am going to be qualifying in this car,” he said. “I know you guys watch it but the emotional rollercoaster that I’ve gone through with this car – I’m probably the closest with this car than I have ever been with any cars in terms of emotionally attached. It has not been the easiest, it has been a struggle at times with her but it has been a real privilege to work with her this year.
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