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Magazine: Hamilton’s shock Ferrari F1 switch
It has been a week since the news broke of Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, which is being hailed as the biggest driver move in F1 history. Speculations about a potential Hamilton-Ferrari partnership have circulated for years, but it always seemed unlikely given his success with Mercedes. In this issue, Alex Kalinauckas explores how the switch came about, why Hamilton decided to make the move now, and the implications it has for the rest of the F1 grid. The article also highlights previous champions and title contenders who made the move to Ferrari, assessing whether their transitions were successful. Jenson Button, another British F1 champion, will be racing with Porsche in the World Endurance Championship this year, and he explains why he has chosen to focus on this program after sporadic outings in various series. Additionally, Tom Blomqvist discusses his return to single-seater competition after his stint in IMSA and IndyCar. The magazine also features interviews with Callum Ilott and Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky, along with the latest developments in UK motorsport. Finally, Stephen Lickorish and Stefan Mackley debate the importance of speed versus consistency for up-and-coming drivers. Don’t miss out on the best motorsport coverage – subscribe to Autosport magazine today and receive your weekly fix of motorsport.
