Lewis signs with Mercedes for 2013.

Was it the right call?

This blog is already a week late but I think Lewis Hamilton's decision to move to Mercedes was the biggest move of the year, neigh, the decade.

Lewis said earlier in the year when the speculations started that he only wants to win. Clearly, Mercedes aren't winning at all. In fact they have been struggling battling with midfield teams like Williams, Force India, and Sauber. On the other hand, his Mclaren is a winning car.

Why he moved is probably then not related to winning instantly, but taking on a new challenge. I think he wants to emulate what Michael Schumacher did with Ferrari, and I think what Fernando Alonso is trying to do today at Ferrari. He wants to build a team around him. No offense to Nico Rosberg, but I think Lewis will trounce him at Mercedes. Nico is good, but Lewis is better. With Ross Brawn at his side, he can make Mercedes a winning team.

But not instantly. He's gonna have to work hard in 2013 to get a race win. 2014 is a different topic with all the new turbo engines coming out. But 1 year to struggle in a new team will make him a real man, not that he wasn't in Mclaren, with what, winning the World Championships in only his second year in F1.

It would be very awkward to watch Lewis getting overtaken by Perez next year, if that should happen. Mexican sensation Sergio Perez was signed by Mclaren after Lewis announced he was leaving the team. Surely with the experience of Mclaren, Sergio would have the opportunity to beat Lewis in the races and in the championship next year. And if I prove right that Mercedes are still going to struggle next year, then it would be legitimately appropriate to say that Sergio Perez has overtaken Lewis Hamilton off the track.

At first, I thought it was a wrong move for Lewis because he will be struggling. Remember that Mercedes was also BAR and Honda. And a year ago, there were rumours of Mercedes leaving the sport. But after reading all the news and comments about Lewis leaving Mclaren, I think it was a good decision for him. Great drivers excel in whatever equipment they are given. And he can prove that at Mercedes next year. I only hope that Mercedes give him a winning car sooner rather than later, because the one that he regards as his greatest rival, Fernando Alonso, is waiting for him on track.