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Ferrari is lining up a shock move for Lewis Hamilton to partner Charles Leclerc at the team from the 2025
Hamilton’s contract situation was a major topic in early 2023, as his current deal with Mercedes was set to expire. Speculation arose that he could leave for another team, with Ferrari being the most commonly mentioned option. However, both Hamilton and Ferrari denied any negotiations. Eventually, it was confirmed that Hamilton signed a new two-year deal with Mercedes, alongside teammate George Russell. Meanwhile, Ferrari recently renewed Charles Leclerc’s contract, but negotiations with Carlos Sainz have stalled due to the pursuit of Hamilton. Talks have taken place between Hamilton and Ferrari president John Elkann, and it is possible that an announcement could be made soon. While Hamilton has a good relationship with Ferrari, he insists he has never received an offer to drive for them. Hamilton and Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur have a long-standing relationship since their GP2 days.
