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Lewis Hamilton has admitted he is prepared to arrive at Ferrari’s Formula 1 team alone in 2025, citing that it is not essential familiar faces follow him from Mercedes. The Briton ignited the F1 driver market on the eve of the current season when it was announced he activated a clause in his Mercedes deal […]
The Briton’s move from Mercedes to Ferrari at the start of the current Formula 1 season caused a major stir in the driver market. Along with the driver switch, Ferrari also acquired key members such as Loic Serra and Jerome d’Ambrosio from Mercedes. Reports suggest that more Mercedes personnel, including Hamilton’s longtime race engineer, might follow him to Ferrari. Hamilton, however, emphasized that he successfully transitioned to Mercedes in 2013 without depending on familiar faces. He mentioned his strong working relationships with few key individuals at Ferrari, like Loic and Fred Vasseur. As Hamilton prepares for the move, he acknowledged the necessity of discussing the transition with Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff.
