Exactly a decade ago, the unthinkable happened. A decision that would go on and change the course of history books. On this day, 10 years ago, Mercedes announced the signing of Lewis Hamilton. The rest, as they say, is history. Since signing for the Silver Arrows, Lewis has won 6 World Championships and further helped them to win 8 consecutive championships on the spin.

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Mercedes was much criticized when Mercedes announced it on Twitter. Furthermore, fans and many pundits didn’t think he could add much to his 21 race wins and 1 World Title when he signed for a ‘mid-table’ team.

But Lewis Hamilton did what he does best – prove the haters wrong. After adding 6 titles to his name and becoming the only person in history to win more than 100 races, it is safe to say his move has paid massive dividends.

His records speak for themselves as he has absolutely dominated the Turbo-Hybrid era with the Silver Arrows. Furthermore, he only lost out on his record 8th title in a controversial manner after Max Verstappen was allowed to overtake Lewis on the final lap of the race.

Savage Lewis Hamilton Goes on a Twitter Spree, Digging Out Hate After His Mercedes F1 Announcement in 2012

Mercedes’ Twitter announcement of Hamilton’s signing was met by lots of criticism and hate. Fans were upset with Lewis’ decision to join a ‘mid table’ club as well. However, they must be kicking themselves watching Hamilton fly now.

Tweets that did not age well – Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes edition

Most fans shared a quick laugh on Lewis Hamilton’s move to Mercedes when it was announced almost a decade ago. However, it was the boy from Stevenage who had the last laugh.

Moreover, many fans were upset that they replaced the 7-time World Champion with ‘somebody else’. Wonder how they must be feeling right now.

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After watching Sir Lewis and Mercedes dominate for a better part of the decade, these fans would be kicking themselves for typing something of the sort.

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Lewis has had a splendid time with Mercedes so far. However, he’ll be looking to pull them out of the dark times they are in currently. Without a win so far this season, Hamilton and Mercedes will be targeting the Singapore GP. Can Lewis Hamilton bring the glory days back to the Silver Arrows garage?