Hamilton Stuns F1 World: Shifts to Ferrari for 2025 Season, Replacing Sainz
In a surprising turn of events, seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton is set to depart Mercedes and join Ferrari for the 2025 season.
Despite having a contract with Mercedes until the end of 2025, Hamilton will make the move after the current season, taking over the spot vacated by Carlos Sainz, according to sources from Sky Sports News. While the official confirmation is expected later on Thursday, employees at Mercedes in Brackley will be informed of the news this afternoon.
Hamilton, the most successful driver in F1 history with 103 wins and 104 pole positions, will team up with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari, following Leclerc’s recent contract extension with the team. The shock move marks the end of Hamilton’s long-standing association with Mercedes, where he secured six world titles since joining in 2013.
Despite speculation linking Hamilton to Ferrari earlier, he signed a new two-year contract with Mercedes last summer, along with teammate George Russell. The move to Ferrari is seen as a calculated risk by Hamilton, who has not won a race since December 2021.
Stay tuned to Sky Sports F1 to catch every moment of the 2024 Formula 1 season, witnessing Hamilton’s journey with Ferrari in this unexpected and historic transfer. Ferrari and Mercedes have declined to comment on the matter as fans and the F1 community await official statements.
