Thu 01 February 2024:
Seven-time Formula One world champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of this season and join Ferrari in a multi-year deal, both Formula One teams have confirmed.
Mercedes announced the Briton’s departure at the end of the current season in a statement that was swiftly followed by one from Ferrari, confirming his signing on Thursday.
“Scuderia Ferrari is pleased to announce that Lewis Hamilton will be joining the team in 2025, on a multi-year contract,” the record F1 champions said.
The seven-time world champion is the most successful driver in F1 history with 103 wins and 104 pole positions. Michael Schumacher is the only other driver with seven world titles.
