The seven-time world champion will join Ferrari for the 2025 season.

Deadline day shock but not in football as 7 time World Champion- Lewis Hamilton plans for a dramatic move to Ferrari in 2025, with a decision on his future anticipated soon. Although it is unclear whether a definitive contract has been inked, according to rumors the negotiations are advanced and may be completed by the end of this week.

Ferrari has long been interested in Hamilton’s services, but its prior approaches have been turned down because the seven-time champion believed that Mercedes provided a better path to success. However, following two hard seasons for Mercedes after the rule changes, it appears that Ferrari is on the verge of convincing Hamilton that it is a superior option for the future.

Last year, Hamilton signed a multi-year contract with Mercedes for 2024 and 2025, but it now looks that the second season was merely an option. That implies Hamilton will have an escape clause, which means he will be eligible to join Ferrari starting in 2025.

Transition from Mercedes to Ferrari

If Hamilton’s move is confirmed, it will be a significant blow to Mercedes, which had extensive contract negotiations with him last year to guarantee his services for this year. Speaking shortly after the agreement was completed, Hamilton expressed confidence that Mercedes had learned from its hard 2022/2023 seasons and would have a chance to return to glory with its all-new car for this season.

It is unknown what triggered Hamilton’s probable change of heart over his commitment to Mercedes, where he had supposed to finish his Formula One career. Early signs from the Mercedes wind tunnel point to the new W15 being a positive step forward for the squad, and the German manufacturer recently announced that team head Toto Wolff and technical director James Allison have extended their jobs indefinitely.

Hamilton joined Mercedes from McLaren in 2013 and has won six world championships with the team. He has not won a race since December 2021. He was linked to Ferrari this year, but he and Mercedes teammate George Russell signed a new two-year contract last summer that would keep them there until the end of 2025.

Hamilton’s sudden declaration puts Mercedes in a difficult situation, since they are losing one of the best drivers of all time. Sainz, the lone non-Red Bull race winner last year, also loses and is now without a drive in 2025. Whether it is the right decision for Ferrari and Lewis is a question only time will answer. Can the Briton deliver a record breaking 8th title in what could possibly be his last dance.

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