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Lewis Hamilton has argued that his impending switch to Ferrari’s Formula 1 team in 2025 doesn’t need “vindicating” amid its
Ferrari’s announcement of signing Lewis Hamilton for next season came on the eve of the campaign, after the Briton activated an exit clause in his Mercedes contract. Since then, Ferrari has shown a strong start to the season, consistently challenging Red Bull, achieving podium finishes in all four races so far. On the other hand, Mercedes has had a troubled start due to changes in their car design, currently facing their worst performance at this stage of a season since 2011. Hamilton has defended his decision to move to Ferrari, stating that he doesn’t need validation from others and remains confident in his choice. Despite initially not planning to race into his 40s, Hamilton is now open to extending his racing career, as he is set to turn 40 before his debut season with Ferrari. Additionally, it was revealed that Fernando Alonso will stay in Formula 1, signing a new contract with Aston Martin amid the upcoming regulation changes.
