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Lewis Hamilton Shocks F1 with Ferrari Move
A Normal Day Turns Historic
February 1, 2024, started like any other in the F1 world, with teams and fans slowly emerging from winter’s quiet period. However, by the end of the day, the sport was turned upside down by one of the biggest driver transfer stories in history—Lewis Hamilton’s decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari.
Driver moves in F1 are usually surrounded by months of speculation before an official announcement, but Hamilton’s case was different. Having signed a contract extension with Mercedes in August 2023, there was no sign that he would make such a dramatic shift just five months later. Yet, that is exactly what happened.
The First Whispers
Just hours before the Hamilton bombshell, the F1 world was already processing major news—the rejection of Michael Andretti’s bid to enter F1 as an 11th team. While the FIA had approved Andretti’s application, F1 itself declined, leaving the door open for a potential entry in 2028 alongside General Motors.
Amidst this, murmurs began to surface about Hamilton making a sensational switch to Ferrari. At first, these were dismissed as baseless rumors—after all, similar speculation had appeared in the past, only for Hamilton to reaffirm his commitment to Mercedes. However, in the early hours of Thursday, reports from Italian media suggested that the move was indeed happening.
When approached for comment, Mercedes remained silent. This only fueled speculation further, hinting that something significant was in motion.
From Rumor to Reality
By midday, the story had gained unstoppable momentum. What started as whispers had become the biggest topic in the sporting world. Fans and analysts scrambled to understand the reasoning behind Hamilton’s shock decision. Many pointed to Mercedes’ struggles in 2022 and 2023 as a key factor, suggesting that Hamilton had lost faith in the team’s ability to return to dominance.
Reports also suggested that Loic Serra’s departure from Mercedes to Ferrari played a crucial role in Hamilton’s choice. Serra, a key engineer, had been instrumental in Mercedes’ past success, and his move may have convinced Hamilton that Ferrari was a better bet for future championships.
The defining moment came when news emerged that Hamilton and Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff would be briefing staff at the Brackley factory. Shortly after, footage showed employees gathering for the meeting—confirming that the deal was done.
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari will undoubtedly go down as one of the most shocking and significant transfers in F1 history.
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