Lewis Hamilton has been plying his trade with Mercedes since 2011. The Formula 1 off-season saw the seven-time World Champion announce his surprising move to Ferrari. The British driver will be concluding his successful partnership with the Silver Arrows and joining the Ferrari team in 2025. However, as this move is happening early in the year, it is likely that the 39-year-old will also be involved in the development of Mercedes’s car for the following year.
This situation could potentially create complications, as Hamilton will possess a wealth of information that he could potentially share with Ferrari to assist them. Hamilton is determined to avoid this, so he recently revealed his plan to address the situation through discussions with the relevant parties.
Hamilton will bid farewell to Mercedes after 11 seasons in 2025. He acknowledged that he will need to have a conversation with Toto Wolff, as he is unsure how to navigate the situation. When he left McLaren, it was towards the end of the season, and he did not join Mercedes until December. His first seat fitting took place after the season had concluded, so he anticipates a similar timeline in this case.
The British driver emphasized that he will soon initiate important discussions with Wolff to address these potential challenges. These conversations are expected to be intriguing, as Hamilton is renowned for providing valuable feedback on car development.
Hamilton and Mercedes have experienced a tumultuous start to the current season. Their lackluster performance in Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Japan, coupled with their double DNF (Did Not Finish) in Australia, have raised doubts about Hamilton’s final year with the team. However, the driver recently shared his commitment to working with his team to enhance performance and conclude the partnership on a high note.
While there is excitement about the future, Hamilton’s immediate focus is on overcoming the current difficult phase. He is dedicating all his energy to finding ways to elevate the team’s performance, provide better direction during debriefs, and ultimately secure victories. As a fierce competitor, he is determined to win and understands that contemplating next year’s prospects will not contribute to achieving that goal.
The seven-time World Champion appears to be highly motivated and fired up to end his tenure with Mercedes on a positive note. He undoubtedly aims to secure one final victory with the Brackley-based team before bidding them farewell. The 2024 F1 season still has 20 Grand Prix races remaining, providing ample opportunities for Hamilton to achieve this.