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Hamilton reveals extent of Ferrari F1 discussions
In early 2023, there were rumors about Hamilton’s future in Formula 1, with speculation of a potential move to Ferrari. However, Hamilton confirmed in an interview that he had never received an offer from Ferrari and had never felt ready to move to Italy. Eventually, Hamilton agreed to a two-year extension with Mercedes until the end of 2025. There were some delays in finalizing the contract due to discussions about marketing commitments. Hamilton praised Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff, stating that negotiating with him was easy. Hamilton also mentioned how contracts in F1 have become much more extensive, with over 200 pages or even a book. He dismissed the idea of taking a sabbatical like Fernando Alonso and expressed his commitment to continue racing.
Source: Motorsport Week
