Lewis Hamilton is set to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season, marking a significant move in the motorsport world. The news was confirmed by Ferrari, the Italian team, in a multiyear contract that shocked many in the racing community.
Hamilton, a seven-time world champion and winner of a record 103 races, is expected to drive for Mercedes during the upcoming season before replacing Carlos Sainz at Ferrari. This news comes as a surprise since Hamilton had signed a new two-year contract with Mercedes last year. However, he exercised an option allowing him to leave the team after only one season.
In a statement, Hamilton expressed the difficulty of leaving Mercedes and admitted that it was one of the hardest decisions he has ever made. However, he also expressed his excitement about taking on a new challenge with Ferrari and delivering the best performance in his upcoming season with the Silver Arrows.
Ferrari, F1’s most successful team, has not secured a drivers’ title since Kimi Raikkonen’s victory in 2007. With Hamilton’s impressive track record and experience, he now has a chance to end the Italian team’s title drought and secure a place in history as F1’s most decorated champion by winning with a third different team.
Hamilton’s potential move to Ferrari has been a topic of speculation throughout his career. Even Mercedes, the team he currently drives for, was taken aback by the news, as they have not yet confirmed a replacement driver.
Ferrari’s chairman, John Elkann, known for his admiration of Hamilton’s talent, has been open about the desire to add a big-name driver to partner Charles Leclerc. The move is seen as pivotal, especially considering that Leclerc recently signed a contract extension with Ferrari. This ambition explains why Ferrari had been stalling on a similar extension with Sainz.
Until this announcement, Hamilton had appeared content to see out his career with Mercedes, where he has achieved significant success, winning six of his seven world titles. His move to Ferrari leaves a void at Mercedes, sparking speculation about his replacement and potential candidates for the coveted seat.
Overall, Hamilton’s anticipated shift to Ferrari has caused excitement and anticipation in the world of Formula One, and it will undoubtedly be a remarkable season with many eyes on both Mercedes and Ferrari.
Summery :
– Lewis Hamilton will make a sensational move to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season on a multiyear contract
– Hamilton had signed a new two-year contract with Mercedes last year but exercised a release option to allow him to walk away from the team after just one season
– Ferrari’s chairman is a long-time admirer of Hamilton’s ability and wanted to add a big-name driver to partner Charles Leclerc going forward
– Lewis Hamilton has signed the deal to partner Charles Leclerc at Ferrari from the 2025 Formula One season. He will be leaving Mercedes after the 2024 season.
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