Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has notified the team that Lewis Hamilton will be departing next year. The news of Hamilton’s move to Ferrari for the 2025 season has taken everyone by surprise, marking an early start to the silly season. Despite signing a two-year contract extension with Mercedes in 2023, Hamilton has an exit clause that allows him to join Ferrari. The 39-year-old will be taking over Carlos Sainz’s position, as his contract with Ferrari expires at the end of this year. This means that Hamilton will be partnering with Charles Leclerc, who recently signed a long-term contract extension with the Maranello-based team. Following the initial reports on Thursday morning, Toto Wolff held a brief team meeting in the afternoon to inform the staff about Hamilton’s departure. The meeting lasted around 10 minutes, and many staff members had attended solely for Wolff’s announcement. As a result, a Mercedes seat will be available for the 2025 season, while Ferrari’s lineup is confirmed for at least next year. Sky Sports’ Rachel Brookes confirmed Hamilton’s move to Ferrari, reporting from outside Mercedes’ Brackley base. The staff at the base were informed about the news, with the meeting lasting approximately 10 minutes. This development is significant news for the motorsport community, as Hamilton’s departure from Mercedes comes as a surprise.
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