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Ferrari’s new Formula 1 recruit Lewis Hamilton has offered more detail on his decision to leave Mercedes for the Italian team
Ferrari’s new Formula 1 recruit Lewis Hamilton is motivated by the same feeling as when he joined Mercedes in 2013. Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the 2024 season to join Ferrari. In a social media post, Hamilton expressed his gratitude for his time at Mercedes and his excitement to fulfill his childhood dream of driving in Ferrari red. He drew a parallel between his move to Ferrari and his decision to leave McLaren for Mercedes in 2013, both happening a year before major engine regulation changes. Hamilton’s focus remains on the upcoming season with Mercedes, and he is determined to help them win once again. The decision to join Ferrari is a bigger break-up compared to his move to Mercedes, as he is now closer to the end of his driving career and will be joining a team with a young, beloved, and fast incumbent driver.
