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Lewis Hamilton is off to Ferrari for 2025 – but how did he break the news to Toto Wolff?
Lewis Hamilton surprised Toto Wolff with the news of his move to Ferrari during a coffee meeting. Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes was announced on Thursday, with the driver joining Ferrari on a “multi-year contract” after 12 seasons with Mercedes. Hamilton activated a break clause in his contract to seek a new challenge and pursue a long-standing interest from Ferrari. Wolff and Hamilton have a close relationship since joining Mercedes in 2013, and the decision to leave was communicated over coffee. The timing of the announcement was unexpected, but both parties respect and understand the decision.
