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The seven-time World Champion will join Ferrari to partner Charles Leclerc in 2025.
Lewis Hamilton shocked the F1 world by signing with Ferrari for 2025, driven by the challenge of restoring the team to title-winning glory after activating a break clause in his Mercedes contract. Despite his successful stint with Mercedes, Hamilton sees the move to Ferrari as fulfilling a childhood dream and a new chapter in his career alongside Charles Leclerc. Hamilton reflects on his long-standing relationship with Mercedes, proud of the history they’ve created together, but felt it was time to start anew with Ferrari. The prospect of driving for Ferrari, a team with a rich history but recent struggles, excites Hamilton, who aims to bring the team back to success. While focusing on finishing strong with Mercedes in 2024, Hamilton is also eager to start afresh with Ferrari and potentially pick up the Italian language along the way.
