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After weeks of swirling speculation, Ferrari has officially confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will not be part of their 2025 driver lineup, putting to rest a storm of rumors linking the seven-time World Champion with a shock switch to the Scuderia.

The confirmation came during Ferrari’s mid-season press briefing ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur addressed the media directly, stating:

“We have great respect for Lewis, but I can confirm that Ferrari’s driver lineup for 2025 is already set, and he is not part of those plans.”

This statement quashes growing speculation fueled by social media whispers and paddock gossip that Hamilton might leave Mercedes following a frustrating start to the 2025 campaign. With Mercedes continuing to struggle in the constructors’ standings, rumors of Hamilton seeking a final career move to Ferrari gained traction over recent weeks.

Current Ferrari lineup
Ferrari reaffirmed their commitment to Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, who both signed multi-year extensions earlier this year. Both drivers have delivered strong performances so far this season, with Leclerc securing two race wins and Sainz frequently on the podium.

Hamilton’s Future Still Unclear

While Hamilton’s future at Mercedes is still uncertain—with his current contract expiring at the end of 2025—both he and team boss Toto Wolff have insisted that negotiations are ongoing.

Hamilton addressed the rumors briefly during media duties in Montreal:

“Ferrari is an incredible team with a legendary history, but right now, my focus is fully on helping Mercedes improve and getting us back to where we belong. Anything else is just noise.”

What Next for Hamilton?
With the Ferrari door firmly closed, options for Hamilton’s future include:

Extending with Mercedes for a potential “last dance”
Exploring roles outside of Formula 1, including rumored interest in sports car racing and team ownership opportunities
Speculation of a wildcard move to Audi’s F1 project for 2026 remains, but no official talks have been confirmed

For now, the record-breaking Brit remains focused on turning Mercedes’ season around, while Ferrari continues its fight with Red Bull and McLaren for 2025 championship honors.

More developments expected as the 2025 silly season heats up.

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