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Hamilton didn’t tell parents about Ferrari F1 switch until announcement day
News of Lewis Hamilton’s move from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025 hit the headlines on February 1st, a day after his breakfast chat with Toto Wolff. The official confirmation by both teams came later that same evening once they synchronized their announcements. Hamilton kept the news even from his parents until the day it was made public. Despite signing a seemingly simple two-year contract extension with Mercedes, an exit option after one year presented itself, leading to his unexpected move. The decision, made swiftly and instinctively, marks the end of his 12-year tenure with Mercedes and a new chapter at Ferrari.
