Lewis Hamilton switch confirmed in official F1 statement after.....

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Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated switch to Ferrari has been officially confirmed by Formula 1 in a statement released on January 1, 2025. The seven-time world champion, who spent his entire F1 career at Mercedes, will make his debut for the Scuderia Ferrari team in the upcoming season. Hamilton’s final race with Mercedes took place at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, marking the end of his 16-year association with the team where he won six of his world titles.

During his final race with Mercedes, Hamilton was honored with emotional tributes from his team, including drives in his old cars and heartfelt messages from Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff. However, despite his success, Hamilton’s last few years with Mercedes were filled with frustration, as the team struggled to provide him with the car performance he needed. Over the past three seasons, Hamilton only secured two race wins, which led him to seek a new challenge with Ferrari.

The announcement of his switch to Ferrari initially shocked the F1 world at the start of 2024, but the move quickly became one of the most talked-about stories in motorsport. Now, the transition has been made official, with F1 posting an image of Hamilton bathed in red light on their social media channels, accompanied by the message “Lewis Hamilton is a Scuderia Ferrari driver” and the timestamp “0:00 UTC, January 1, 2025.”

Hamilton’s first race with Ferrari will take place at the Australian Grand Prix in March 2025, but fans could catch a glimpse of the British driver in a Ferrari before then. Ferrari has confirmed that their 2025 challenger will be unveiled on February 19, but team principal Fred Vasseur hinted that Hamilton might have the chance to test drive the car earlier in January. This would likely take place at Ferrari’s private Fiorano track, subject to weather conditions.

The move to Ferrari represents a new chapter in Hamilton’s career. At 39 years old, he will look to compete for more championships with the iconic Scuderia team, which has struggled in recent years to regain its former dominance. Ferrari will be hoping that Hamilton’s experience and leadership can help propel them back into contention for the championship, challenging rivals such as Red Bull and Mercedes

Hamilton’s transfer to Ferrari is a major shift in the Formula 1 landscape, and his debut with the team will be one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the 2025 season.