Lewis Hamilton is set to leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season and join Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season, according to Sky Sports News. The move will see the seven-time world champion replace Carlos Sainz as teammate to Charles Leclerc. This highly-anticipated switch is expected to be formally announced later today.
Hamilton’s current contract with Mercedes is due to expire at the end of 2025, but he will be leaving the team after the upcoming season. The move is a significant one for the sport, as the British driver looks to add to his already impressive record of 103 wins and 104 pole positions.
The 37-year-old began his F1 career with McLaren in 2007, winning his first championship with the team in 2008. He then moved to Mercedes in 2013, where he has gone on to secure six world titles. His potential move to Ferrari has been the subject of speculation in the past, but it appears that it is now set to become a reality.
The news of Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has left Mercedes with a challenge to find a replacement for the iconic driver. With Sainz set to join Ferrari in 2025, speculation now surrounds who will fill the void left by Hamilton at Mercedes. The upcoming 2024 season is already shaping up to be an exciting one, with the Bahrain Grand Prix set to kick off the action at the end of February.
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is expected to have a major impact on the dynamics of the sport, and fans are eager to see how this high-profile transfer will play out on the track. Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops.