F1 star Lewis Hamilton set for shock move to Ferrari in 2025

The move would mark the end of a highly successful partnership between Hamilton and Mercedes, during which he secured six world titles from 2014 to 2020

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FILE - Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks past Ferrari fans during a fan meeting at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Oct. 6, 2016.
FILE - Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain walks past Ferrari fans during a fan meeting at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka, central Japan, Oct. 6, 2016.AP Photo/Toru Takahashi, File

British Formula One star Lewis Hamilton is reportedly on the verge of leaving Mercedes and joining Ferrari for the 2025 season. 

While an official confirmation is anticipated later today, reports suggest that Hamilton, who signed a two-year deal with Mercedes last summer, might be eligible to make the switch at the end of 2024.

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Sky Sports News says that Hamilton is expected to replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, with the Mercedes factory set to be briefed by Toto Wolff, the chief executive of Mercedes' F1 team, ahead of the formal announcement.

Despite Hamilton's existing contract with Mercedes until the end of 2025, it is believed that the deal includes provisions allowing him to depart at the close of this year. Carlos Sainz's contract with Ferrari is due to expire at the end of 2024, creating a potential vacancy for Hamilton.

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FILE - Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain looks at Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen's Ferrari after getting pole in the qualifying session for the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix at Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, Saturday, April 11, 2015.AP Photo/Toru Takahashi, File

The move would mark the end of a highly successful partnership between Hamilton and Mercedes, during which he secured six world titles from 2014 to 2020. However, Mercedes' recent struggles on the track, with Hamilton not winning a race since 2021, may have influenced the decision.

Hamilton has previously expressed contemplation about ending his career at Ferrari, stating in May 2023 that he had considered the idea of donning the iconic red of Ferrari. Despite these thoughts, he affirmed that Mercedes is his "home," expressing contentment with his current team.

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FILE - Second placed Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, left, winner Ferrari driver Sebastian Vettel of Germany, second from right, and third place Ferrari driver Kimi Raikkonen of Finland, right, pose on the podium for the British Formula One Grand Prix at the Silverstone racetrack, Silverstone, England, on July 8, 2018.AP Photo/Luca Bruno, File

If the move transpires, it would represent a significant setback for Mercedes, which negotiated extensively with Hamilton last year to secure his services into the current year. While the final contract details remain unclear, advanced negotiations suggest that an official announcement could be made later this week.

The new Formula One season is set to kick off with the Bahrain Grand Prix on February 28.

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