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Feb 23, 2024 · Lewis Hamilton has given a further insight into his decision to sign with Ferrari for 2025, with the Briton shedding light on what changed following the signing of his contract with Mercedes last summer, the influence of his relationship with Scuderia boss Fred Vasseur, and how he wants to end his final chapter with the Silver Arrows.
Feb 1, 2024 · The shock move means one of the sport's greats will join its most storied team. "Scuderia Ferrari is pleased to announce that Lewis Hamilton will be joining the team in 2025, on a multi-year ...
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- One of F1's biggest-ever moves
- Hamilton's past links to Ferrari
- Reaction to Hamilton's shock move
- Who will replace Hamilton?
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Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes and join Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season.
Hamilton's current contract with Mercedes was due to expire at the end of 2025 but he will depart the team after this season and replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari.
The British driver activated a release clause in his Mercedes contract, and Ferrari confirmed on Thursday evening that the seven-time world champion is joining them on a "multi-year" deal.
Mercedes employees in Brackley were informed of the news earlier on Thursday afternoon before the official announcement from the team.
Charles Leclerc signed a new contract with Ferrari last week and will be Hamilton's team-mate at Ferrari from next year.
•'Time is right' - Hamilton activates Merc release clause to join Ferrari
Sky Sports News' Craig Slater:
"It's so hard to finish a sporting career. Lionel Messi has maybe had the World Cup to top it off with, but how difficult is it to exit the stage when you've had this glittering career at the top?
"What does Lewis Hamilton do to top off this masterpiece? Certainly a couple of years in red, following in the footsteps of Michael Schumacher, could he win the eighth world title? Schumacher won five of his seven with Ferrari - that would really top it off."
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In May 2023, Charles Leclerc gave a diplomatic answer when asked about reports linking Lewis Hamilton with a move to Ferrari
"Hamilton's 39 years old now. This is maybe his last opportunity to drive for Ferrari. He has previously talked about being happy to finish his career at Mercedes, with whom he has achieved so much.
Hamilton has been linked to Ferrari several times since his F1 career started in 2007 with McLaren.
He won his first world championship with McLaren in 2008 but left at the end of 2012 to join Mercedes, where he has formed the most successful team-driver partnership in F1 history with 82 victories.
However, since the controversial 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Hamilton has rarely fought at the front of the pack as Red Bull got on top of the new 2022 regulations and Mercedes fell behind.
He failed to win and take pole position for the first time in 2022 and continued his winless streak in 2023.
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Rewind to the 2018 Singapore GP as Anthony Davidson looked at Lewis Hamilton's 'magic lap' which helped secure pole position
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Hamilton's surprise announcement leaves Mercedes in a tricky position as they are losing a driver seen as one of the greatest of all time.
Sainz, who was the only non-Red Bull race winner last year, also loses out and is now without a drive for 2025.
"What I think is worth mentioning here is this explains why McLaren signed up Lando Norris to a longer-term deal a couple of weeks ago and why Ferrari signed up Leclerc as well," added Slater.
"Ferrari, as soon as they knew they were getting Hamilton - and I understand this courtship has been going on for several months, it's not a new thing... - the other teams have been aware their prize assets might be a target for Mercedes.
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Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes and replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari on a \"multi-year\" deal. The seven-time world champion activated a release clause in his Mercedes contract and targets a record eighth title with the Scuderia.
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Feb 3, 2024 · Sky Sports examines the reasons, implications and unknowns behind Lewis Hamilton's shocking decision to join Ferrari from Mercedes at the end of 2024. Find out how the deal was done, what it means for both teams and drivers, and what to expect in the final year of the current regulation era.
Feb 3, 2024 · Mercedes reveal Hamilton activated a release clause to leave the team and join Ferrari on a multi-year deal from 2025. The seven-time world champion will partner Charles Leclerc in a blockbuster line-up, while Carlos Sainz faces an uncertain future.
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May 2, 2024 · MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Between his words and the wry smile across his face, Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton made it clear Thursday he favors a union with Adrian Newey in 2025 following the famed ...
