Sport
Lewis Hamilton moves to Mercedes – replaces Michael Schumacher
“I have had three nice years with the team which, unfortunately, did not go as well as we all would have wanted on the sporting side,” Schumacher said. “I wish Lewis well and for the team to achieve the success we worked so hard for in the build-up. I would like to thank the team for their trust and all the guys for their unconditional commitment.”
Team chief Ross Brawn thanked Schumacher “for the important contribution he has made to the growth of our team over the past three seasons” and said he is excited about challenging for the title with Hamilton.
“The arrival of a driver of Lewis’ caliber is a testament to the standing of Mercedes-Benz in Formula One and I am proud that Lewis shares our vision and ambition,” Brawn said. “I believe that the combination of Lewis and Nico will be the most dynamic and exciting pairing on the grid next year, and I am looking forward to what we can achieve together.”
Copyright 2012 The Associated Press.
