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Hamilton fired up by Bono's poignant final "hammertime" call

Lewis Hamilton has revealed how hearing race engineer Pete Bonnington fire him up with their famous "hammertime" catchphrase one last time was a poignant moment as he departs Mercedes for Ferrari.

Hamilton and his long-time engineer Bonnington, or Bono for short, forged a formidable partnership at Mercedes that led to six drivers' titles and helped the Brackley-based squad win eight constructors' crowns on the trot between 2014-21.

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