Lewis Hamilton has made a surprising announcement that he will be leaving Mercedes at the end of 2024. This unexpected move has shocked the Formula 1 community, including his soon-to-be teammate Carlos Sainz at Ferrari. Hamilton had previously committed to staying with Mercedes for another year before terminating his contract early.
Sainz, speaking at the launch of Ferrari’s SF-24, expressed his surprise at the news. He revealed that he had been informed of Hamilton’s departure before it became public, giving him time to process the information and prepare for the upcoming season. Sainz also thanked the Formula 1 community and his friends for their supportive messages.
Sainz’s victory in Singapore in 2023 was the only non-Red Bull win of the season, preventing the constructor from achieving an undefeated year. However, his future in Formula 1 is now uncertain after Charles Leclerc’s contract extension with Ferrari. Sainz acknowledged that he has several options for his next team and will carefully consider them before making a decision.
Despite the uncertainty, Sainz remains focused on the Bahrain opener and the upcoming season. He trusts his management team to handle the contractual matters, allowing him to concentrate on performing well on the track. Sainz emphasized that his departure from Ferrari in 2025 does not diminish his determination to achieve success and win titles together with the team this year.
According to the Source formula1news.co.uk