“Foolish season” is in full swing early in motorsports’ prime ranks—and alter is within the air for Components 1 star Lewis Hamilton.
Ferrari has shaken up Components 1 by signing Hamilton. The transfer takes the Brit away from Mercedes after 11 years, the 2 most up-to-date seasons affected by automobile design points.
The official announcement got here Thursday simply hours after rumors started swirling concerning the shakeup.
Hamilton was in the course of a multi-year contract with Mercedes for 2024 and 2025, however that contract was written the place the second season was an choice.
Mercedes-AMG Petronas launched a press release confirming Hamilton activated his launch choice in his contract. The 2024 season will likely be his final with Mercedes.
Ferrari confirmed Hamilton will be a part of its workforce in 2025 “on a multi-year contract.” How lengthy which means, and any additional particulars, have but to be launched.
Hamilton is not going to substitute Charles Leclerc. The transfer sees Hamilton be a part of him, and substitute Carlos Sainz.
Final week Ferrari introduced Leclerc had renewed with the workforce for a brand new deal reportedly extending his contract by 2029. No point out of Sainz was made regardless of the 29-year previous’s contract expiring after the 2024 season.
Hamilton is a seven-time World Champion, which places him alongside F1 legend Michael Schumacher. Six of these titles have been gained with Mercedes, whereas one was with McLaren.
The previous two seasons with Mercedes have ranged from underwhelming to dreadful, with aerodynamic points resulting in poor performances.
Sainz posted on X that he would have information about his personal future “sooner or later.”
This story has been up to date to replicate an official announcement from Mercedes-AMG Petronas and Ferrari confirming the transfer.
