Lewis Hamilton made a shocking move to Ferrari for the 2025 season, leaving behind his long-time team Mercedes. This decision ended the most successful driver-team pairing in F1 history, which yielded six titles and 84 Grand Prix wins across 12 seasons.ΒΉ
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari was reportedly sparked by a call from Ferrari chairman John Elkann last spring. Elkann made a strong pitch for Hamilton to join the team, and although Hamilton initially declined, Ferrari remained persistent. When they came calling again during the winter, Hamilton was more interested, and the two parties eventually reached a deal.Β²
The news sent shockwaves through the F1 community, with many praising Hamilton’s bold decision. Hamilton himself stated that the move was “one of the hardest decisions” he’s ever made, but he’s excited for the new challenge.
As for Mercedes, they’ve already found Hamilton’s replacement in Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who’s had a impressive start to his F1 career. Some believe that Hamilton’s move to Ferrari took some of the focus off Antonelli, which might have been beneficial for the young driver.Β³
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