Lewis Hamilton Makes Final Visit to PETRONAS HQ in Kuala Lumpur to Bid Farewell to Employees and Supporters

Lewis Hamilton bid a heartfelt goodbye to PETRONAS as he made his last visit to the iconic Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur, marking the end of an illustrious 12-year stint with Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team.

The racing legend said emotional farewells to PETRONAS employees and fans across Malaysia who have stood by him throughout his record-breaking career. As many as 1,000 staff members gathered to pay tribute to Hamilton, who personally thanked them for their unwavering support.

The finale of the evening was marked by a mammoth gathering of 3,000 passionate fans, who joined forces with PETRONAS to acknowledge Lewis Hamilton's illustrious career and express their gratitude for the countless moments of exhilaration he has provided over the years.

As Lewis Hamilton reflected on his bittersweet farewell tour, he couldn't help but feel an overwhelming sense of emotion at the grand scale of adoration that had gathered in Kuala Lumpur to bid him adieu. Over the past decade, I have had the privilege of being a part of PETRONAS, and every time I step into the Twin Towers, I am greeted with warm smiles and a sense of belonging. As such, I sincerely hope that this visit is not my last encounter with this esteemed organization.

Since joining forces with Mercedes-AMG F1 in 2011, PETRONAS has played an integral role in fueling Hamilton's championship victories on and off the track. Through its cutting-edge fluids and lubricants, the company has consistently demonstrated its commitment to excellence and innovation, making it an invaluable partner for any racing venture.

An essential component of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, PETRONAS has provided three generations of its advanced Primax fuel to power Lewis Hamilton's successful career with the team. Throughout this partnership, Hamilton has collaborated closely with PETRONAS as a trusted advisor on the performance and effectiveness of PETRONAS products in their race cars.

Through intensive cooperation with Mercedes-AMG and High Performance Powertrains (HPP), this innovative technology has emerged as a result of 10% non-fossil fuel components in its current iteration.

In partnership with the technical team at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1, our fluid solutions have been instrumental in helping Lewis Hamilton secure six Driver's Championships, earn 84 race victories, and achieve an impressive 153 podium finishes over the course of 12 seasons. The very same Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F and its owners boasted of an unprecedented eight straight Constructors' Championships between 2013 through 2020.

Last weekend at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton wrapped up his final race for Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F, marking a conclusion to one of the most fruitful collaborations in Formula One history.

Siti Azlina Abd Latif, PETRONAS' Senior General Manager of Strategic Communications, Group Strategic Relations and Communications, expressed her gratitude towards Lewis for his crucial role in the company's remarkable achievements over the years.

“We recognise that wherever the future takes him, he will always be a part of the PETRONAS family and will be welcomed with open arms whenever he returns to Malaysia.

“The partnership between PETRONAS and Mercedes has driven both to historic levels of innovation, success and growth and we are excited with what the future holds.”