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According to sources who should know, a seismic Lewis Hamilton-to-Ferrari Formula 1 deal for 2025 is agreed
According to reliable sources, Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari in Formula 1 for the 2025 season is agreed upon. It is believed that Hamilton will replace Carlos Sainz at Maranello and join Charles Leclerc as his teammate. The confirmation of this deal is expected in the coming days. This marks the end of Hamilton’s long-standing partnership with Mercedes, where he has spent his entire F1 career. Although he recently extended his contract with Mercedes, it appears that the second year was optional, allowing him to consider Ferrari’s offer. Hamilton has previously mentioned that ending his career at Ferrari would be fitting, but he had previously expected to stay with Mercedes until retirement. Sainz’s contract with Ferrari expires at the end of this year, and he has had a successful stint with the team so far, winning two Grand Prix races. The prospect of a Hamilton-Leclerc lineup at Ferrari is an exciting one for the sport, especially after an off-season where no drivers changed teams. However, it is also a bold move for Hamilton due to uncertainties regarding Ferrari’s ability to compete with Red Bull and his direct comparison to Leclerc, who is often considered one of the fastest drivers in the sport.
