Rumors of the moment in Formula 1 came true, and Briton Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes will part ways at the end of this season, with the former champion set to drive for Ferrari.

Scuderia Ferrari confirmed the agreement with Lewis Hamilton

In a statement posted on the official website, Mercedes announced that it will part ways with Lewis Hamilton at the end of 2024.

“The Mercedes team and Lewis Hamilton will part ways at the end of the 2024 season.

Lewis has activated the release clause of the contract signed last August, so this season will be his last as a driver for the Silver Arrows, Mercedes said.

For his part, the British pilot wanted to justify his decision.

“I have spent 11 extraordinary years with this team and I am proud of what we have achieved together. Mercedes has been a part of my life since I was 13 years old.

This is where I grew up, so making the decision to leave was one of the hardest decisions I’ve ever had to make.

But the time is right for me to take this step and I’m excited to take on the new challenge.

I am 100% committed to doing my best this season and making my last year at Mercedes a memorable one.” – said Lewis Hamilton.

Shortly after, Scuderia Ferrari officially responded on social media, confirming the agreement with Hamilton.

“Scuderia Ferrari is delighted to announce that Lewis Hamilton will join the team in 2025 on a multi-year contract.”

We remind you that in the eternal ranking of Formula 1 champions, Lewis Hamilton is currently in first place, sharing it with the legendary Michael Schumacher (both have 7 world championship titles).

Michael Schumacher triumphed in the seasons of 1994, 1995, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004, and Lewis Hamilton became world champion in 2008, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020.

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