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Zhou Guanyu has revealed how he became aware that Lewis Hamilton was moving to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1
Last week, it was announced that Lewis Hamilton has ended his partnership with Penni Throw and Copper, his management company, to join forces with his long-time friend Marc Hynes. This was followed by the surprising news on Thursday that Hamilton will be leaving Mercedes at the end of this year to embark on a new venture in Formula 1 with Ferrari. Hynes is also involved in Zhou’s career, which prompted the Chinese driver to reach out to his manager to confirm the rumors surrounding Hamilton’s future. Zhou expressed his shock at the news and believes that it will be even more shocking for the people at Mercedes, as Hamilton had seemed destined to retire with the team. However, it was revealed that there were escape clauses in Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes, allowing him to negotiate a multi-year agreement with Ferrari from 2025. Overall, these developments signify significant changes in the Formula 1 landscape and have created excitement among drivers like Zhou. The Sauber team recently unveiled its new livery, reflecting its new title sponsor Stake, and has plans to transition into a works Audi entry from 2026.
