Shockwaves in Formula 1 as Lewis Hamilton Announces Move to Ferrari for 2025 Season

In a stunning turn of events, Lewis Hamilton is set to bid farewell to Mercedes and don the iconic red of Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season. Despite having a two-year contract with Mercedes until the end of 2025, Hamilton’s unexpected move is set to replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, as reported by Sky Sports News.

The seven-time world champion, whose contract with Mercedes expires at the end of 2025, will spend just one more season with the Mercedes team before embarking on a new chapter with Ferrari. While official confirmation is anticipated later on Thursday, Mercedes employees in Brackley are expected to be informed of the news this afternoon.

Ferrari and Mercedes have refrained from commenting on the matter when approached by Sky Sports, maintaining a shroud of mystery around the high-profile transfer. Charles Leclerc, who recently inked a new contract with Ferrari, will join Hamilton as his teammate from the 2025 season.

Lewis Hamilton, the most successful driver in F1 history with 103 wins and 104 pole positions, holds seven world titles, a feat matched only by Michael Schumacher. Despite not winning a race since December 2021, Hamilton’s legacy in the sport remains unparalleled.

Speculation regarding Hamilton’s potential move to Ferrari had surfaced earlier, but the driver opted to extend his stay with Mercedes by signing a new two-year contract last summer, alongside teammate George Russell. 

The upcoming move to Ferrari marks a significant shift in the Formula 1 landscape, with fans eagerly awaiting the official announcement and the start of the 2025 season.