Lewis Hamilton, the British driver for Mercedes AMG F1, has acknowledged that he will need to have discussions with Toto Wolff, the boss of Mercedes Formula 1, regarding his upcoming departure from the team at the end of 2024. Despite signing an extension with Mercedes last August, Hamilton has chosen to activate a break clause in his contract in order to negotiate a move to Ferrari for the next season. This will be the second time that Hamilton changes teams, as he previously switched from McLaren to Mercedes, resulting in six titles and 82 race victories. However, unlike his departure from McLaren in 2012, Hamilton will have to complete a full season with Mercedes before moving to Maranello. The decision to announce the news before the current season began was made by Wolff in response to rumors that had been leaked in the Italian media. As Mercedes focuses on the future and prepares for 2025, Hamilton has admitted that he will have conversations with Wolff later in the season. He recognizes that he will need guidance as he navigates through this new situation, as he has never been in this position before at this point in the year. When he left McLaren, it was towards the end of the season, and he did not join Mercedes until December. Hamilton’s current season has been his worst start to an F1 season, while Ferrari has achieved podium finishes in every round and currently sits in second place, 86 points ahead of Mercedes. Despite this, Hamilton’s main focus remains on helping Mercedes make a comeback rather than anticipating the resurgence of his future team. He is determined to finish on a high with Mercedes and is channeling all his energy into figuring out how to bring the team back to the top. He sees himself as a competitor who wants to win, and thinking about next year will not contribute to that goal.
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