In a shocking piece of news from the Formula 1 world, Lewis Hamilton is set to join Ferrari from the 2025 season. The record world champion will leave Mercedes next year and replace Carlos Sainz, with confirmation now available.
Charles Leclerc signed a new deal with Ferrari recently and will be Hamilton’s teammate when he makes the move to the Italian team next season. This year will be the 11th and last year that the Englishman spends with the silver arrows, culminating in a downward spiral after losing his World Championship winning streak to Max Verstappen a couple of years ago.
Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari in 2025 – confirmed
Lewis Hamilton’s association with Mercedes, starting in 2013, has been a pinnacle of success in Formula 1, solidifying his standing among the sport’s legends. Transitioning from McLaren, Hamilton seamlessly integrated into the Silver Arrows and formed an exceptional partnership with the team.
Hamilton’s collaboration with Mercedes has resulted in an extraordinary track record, featuring multiple World Championships and an array of race victories. His ability to consistently extract maximum performance from the car, coupled with strategic brilliance, has been instrumental in Mercedes’ dominance during the hybrid era.
The British driver clinched his inaugural World Championship with Mercedes in 2014 and has since amassed further titles, setting and breaking records previously held by Formula 1 icons. Hamilton’s exceptional driving skills, marked by precision, adaptability, and a keen racing instinct, have made the Mercedes-Hamilton alliance an unstoppable force on the Formula 1 grid.
Lewis Hamilton’s legacy with Mercedes is not only one of unparalleled achievement but also a testament to his extraordinary talent and skill as one of the greatest drivers in Formula 1 history.
The seven-time world champion is the most successful driver in F1 history with 103 wins and 104 pole positions. Michael Schumacher is the only other driver with seven world titles.
And in spite of his age, it will be interesting to see whether he will compete for the title again or provide backup to Charles Leclerc as his number two when he makes the move.
Ferrari themselves have not had the best of times, missing out on the World title and Constructors Championship to Red Bull. Their cars have let them down in recent years, but one can be optimistic that things will change with the start of the new season in a few weeks.
Why is Hamilton leaving?
He will leave because of his expiring contract next year.
When will George Russell's contract run out
End of 2024
