The maximum unexpected progression of the Formula 1 off-season, reported via RACER this morning, was shown on Thursday evening in the UK and Italy with announcements from the Ferrari and Mercedes teams.
Ferrari have announced that they have signed Lewis Hamilton from 2025 on a multi-year contract, while Mercedes confirms that the seven-time world champion has activated a release clause to leave.
Hamilton signed a two-year extension last summer but will leave Mercedes at the end of this season, with the team stating that he “has activated a release option in the contract announced last August and this season will be his last trip for the Silver Arrows. “”This resolution ends an 11-year partnership that has resulted in six drivers’ championships and made Hamilton the most successful driver in the world. “name in terms of victories in the history of Formula 1.
Shortly after Mercedes’ announcement, Ferrari posted a message that read: “Scuderia Ferrari is pleased to announce that Lewis Hamilton will join the team in 2025, on a multi-year contract. “
Confirming his departure, Hamilton said it was a very difficult decision to leave Mercedes after so long at the company due to the luck of his F1 team.
“I’ve spent an incredible 11 years with this team and I’m so proud of what we’ve accomplished together,” said Hamilton. “Mercedes has been a component of my life since I was thirteen years old. It’s a position I grew up in, so making the resolution to quit is one of the hardest resolutions I’ve ever had to make in my life. But the time has come to take that step and I’m excited to take on a new challenge.
“I will forever be grateful for the incredible help of my Mercedes family, especially Toto for his friendship and leadership, and I want to finish on top together. I’m 100 percent committed to delivering the most productive functionality imaginable this season and making my final year with the Silver Arrows unforgettable.
Hamilton will update Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc signing a long-term contract extension this week.
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