F1 driver Lewis Hamilton will “officially leave Mercedes and join Ferrari” for the 2025 F1 season. Hamilton “has activated a release clause in his contract with Mercedes” and will join Ferrari in a “multi-year” deal. Workers at Brackley were “informed of the news on Thursday afternoon, ahead of the team’s official announcement. “Hamilton will sign for Charles Leclerc as Ferrari teammate (SKYSPORTS. com, 2/1).
The length of the contract is “not yet known, but one suspects that Hamilton will play a crucial role in the team as Ferrari develop the 2026 car” (London TIMES, 2/1). A source said that Hamilton “informed Mercedes boss Toto Wolff on Wednesday” of his decision to move, “simply insisting he wishes to try something new” (London INDEPENDENT, 2/1). The news is set to “bring an end to what will be a 12-year stay for Hamilton at Mercedes,” having joined in 2013 in a “similarly spectacular move from McLaren” (MOTORSPORT.com, 2/1).
Ferrari’s inventory “hit all-time highs early on Thursday” amid early reports of Hamilton’s decision. The increase also comes after Ferrari “beat fourth-quarter earnings forecasts” (INVESTOR’S BUSINESS DAILY, 2/1). Ferrari’s inventory was up 12. 42% on that momento. de post.
Hamilton “terminated his agreement with U. S. asset control company Copper” earlier this week and is “working again with his old friend Marc Hynes. “Hynes’ focus with Hamilton is on “racing rather than marketing activities” (MOTORSPORT. com, 30/1).
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