Breaking: Lewis Hamilton to Drive for Ferrari in 2025 F1 Season

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One world champion, is reportedly poised to join Ferrari for the 2025 season. This news comes after previous rumors had connected Hamilton with a potential move to Ferrari, although both Hamilton and Ferrari had previously denied these discussions. Hamilton, currently 39 years old, has been with Mercedes since 2013 and won his first championship with McLaren in 2008.

Neither Mercedes nor Ferrari have officially commented on the speculation. Reports suggest that Toto Wolff, the principal of Mercedes, plans to inform the team before making a formal announcement, expected on Thursday (Feb 1). Hamilton’s potential shift to Ferrari marks a significant change in his career trajectory, especially considering he signed a multi-year contract with Mercedes for the 2024 and 2025 seasons last year. It’s now speculated that the contract for the second year may have included an option, allowing Hamilton the flexibility to leave.

This move would mean Hamilton has an escape clause in his contract with Mercedes, enabling him to join Ferrari starting from the 2025 season. While an official statement is anticipated soon, the news comes as a significant surprise to many, particularly for Mercedes, which had made efforts to secure Hamilton’s services for the extended period. The reasons behind Hamilton’s unexpected decision to potentially end his illustrious F1 career away from Mercedes are still unclear.