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RacingNews365 takes a look back at some of the biggest F1 driver transfer shocks of all-time, inspired by Lewis Hamilton’s bombshell Ferrari move, which was announced 12 months ago on this day!
Today, February 1st, marks one year since Lewis Hamilton’s unexpected move to Ferrari was announced, surprising the F1 world. RacingNews365 reviewed the events of that peculiar day in an article showcasing significant F1 driver transfers. Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari is considered one of the most significant in F1 history as the most successful driver joins the most successful team. Despite a new deal with Mercedes in 2023, Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in 2024 shocked many, aiming to bring the championship back to Ferrari and secure his eighth title.
Another notable move was Daniel Ricciardo’s decision to leave Red Bull in 2019 for Renault and later McLaren, facing challenges and eventual career decline after McLaren axed him in 2023. Nico Rosberg’s surprise retirement five days after winning the title from Hamilton in 2016 remains a memorable mic-drop moment. Sebastian Vettel’s move to Ferrari in 2015 offered promise, but despite some successes, he left the team without achieving his full potential. Michael Schumacher’s departure from Ferrari in 2006, making way for Kimi Raikkonen, left a void in his career he hoped to fill.
