P1racenews AI automatic summary:
In one of the biggest driver market moves in Formula 1 history, Lewis Hamilton will depart Mercedes and join Ferrari for the 2025 season.
“Seven-time Formula 1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton will shockingly move to Ferrari in 2025, signing a multi-year contract. This move marks the end of Hamilton’s successful tenure at Mercedes, where he became the most successful F1 driver of all time. He will now be partnering with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari, who recently signed a contract extension. Hamilton’s move comes after Mercedes struggled in the past two seasons and Red Bull dominated the competition. Ferrari announced Hamilton’s arrival shortly after Mercedes announced his departure. Despite being linked to Ferrari in the past, Hamilton has always emphasized his commitment to Mercedes. Ferrari’s last championship win was in 2008, and they finished third in the 2023 F1 season, one position behind Mercedes.
