Lewis Hamilton has expressed his sentiments regarding the upcoming departure of his long-time race engineer, Peter Bonnington, who will remain with Mercedes after being promoted to head of race engineering. As Hamilton prepares to join Ferrari in 2025, he acknowledged the strong bond he shares with Bonnington, referring to him as a brother and emphasizing their enduring relationship despite the career change. Bonnington's promotion and decision to stay at Mercedes marks the conclusion of their successful partnership, which began in 2013, during which they celebrated six world titles together. Hamilton confirmed that there were no discussions about Bonnington joining him at Ferrari, dispelling speculation surrounding his potential move. Bonnington will continue to support Hamilton until the end of the current season before transitioning into his new role. Both Hamilton and Bonnington are set to face significant changes in their careers, with Hamilton taking on new challenges at Ferrari and Bonnington stepping into leadership within Mercedes.