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Ex-Formula 1 driver Paul di Resta believes Lewis Hamilton has potentially seen something at Ferrari to trigger his sensational switch to Maranello for 2025.
Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for 2025 has caused a stir in the F1 world, kickstarting the 2024 ‘silly season’ with a multi-year deal announcement. It’s being hailed as one of the biggest driver transfers in the sport’s history, with the seven-time World Champion set to replace Carlos Sainz. Hamilton will join Charles Leclerc, extending to 12 seasons his partnership with Mercedes, which began when he was just 13. His decision marks a significant change ahead of the new power unit regulations in 2026 and aligns with Ferrari’s aims to challenge Red Bull. The move reunites Hamilton with familiar face Frederic Vasseur, but doubts linger on whether Vasseur is the right leader for Hamilton at Ferrari given the drastic switch.
