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Lewis Hamilton says he was ready for a new chapter in his career but believes achieving success at Ferrari is going to be “a huge challenge” as he looks to follow in Michael Schumacher’s footsteps.…
Lewis Hamilton believes starting a new chapter in his career at Ferrari will be a huge challenge, following in the footsteps of Michael Schumacher. In 2025, Hamilton will leave Mercedes, his team since 2013, to join Ferrari after activating a break clause in his contract. Hamilton describes the decision to leave Mercedes as the hardest he has ever had to make, despite their successful partnership over the years. His admiration for Schumacher and the allure of trying to bring success to Ferrari were key factors in his decision. Hamilton credits his great relationship with Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur, whom he had success with in his junior career, as a significant factor in finalizing the deal. Despite the upcoming move, Hamilton remains fully focused on his final season at Mercedes and is determined to end this chapter of his career on a high note.
