Current reports recommending that the seven-time world champ may quickly be evaluating his future Ferrari trip throughout the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix tire test have actually been unquestionably exposed. Dependable motorsport sources such as Motorsport and The Race have actually offered clearness, rejecting any such incident due to Hamilton's continuous dedications with Mercedes.
Hamilton's approaching relocate to Ferrari is set for 2025, marking completion to his long association with Mercedes, a collaboration that has actually been both dominant and productive. Hamilton's period at Mercedes has actually been storied; he signed up with the group in 2013 and protected 6 out of his 7 world titles with them.
Regardless of devoting to an agreement with Mercedes through 2025, Hamilton chose to trigger an escape stipulation, therefore paving the course to Ferrari. This shift is more than simply a shift in groups; it signifies a pursuit of a “youth dream,” a truth Hamilton has typically mentioned when remembering his adoration for Ferrari's history and its famous motorists like Michael Schumacher.
The reports of Hamilton taking an early test in a Ferrari likewise reached the speculations about him possibly living in the Fiorano home of Enzo Ferrari, a benefit scheduled exclusively for Michael Schumacher previously. This too has actually been sprung as unwarranted by reliable sources.
Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes-Amg Petronas F1 Team addresses concerns in journalism Conference after the Sprint Race ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace on November 02, 2024 in … Ruano Carneiro/Getty Images
In the meantime, Hamilton's very first drive in a Ferrari is most precisely slated for January at Ferrari's Fiorano track, where he will sit behind the wheel of the F1-75 from the 2022 season. This offers the Brit a running start before the pre-season screening in Bahrain in late February, allowing a smoother adjustment to his brand-new equipment.
Ferrari, crazy about helping with a smooth shift for their brand-new marquee motorist, prepares to utilize Hamilton's substantial experience to guarantee a fast acclimatization to the group's principles and equipment. As group primary Fred Vasseur with confidence specifies in a discussion with Motorsport:
“He is experienced enough to be fast on the very first day, or a minimum of soon. We'll have a couple of TPC days, plus the test in Bahrain, which will suffice.”
Plainly, Vasseur is positive about the very little change duration Hamilton will need.
As Hamilton gets ready for this brand-new chapter with Ferrari, his collaboration with Charles Leclerc is excitedly prepared for. With Carlos Sainz's agreement ending at the end of the 2024 season and his subsequent relocate to Williams, the vibrant in between Hamilton and Leclerc will be a fascinating one. At Mercedes, the search for a fitting colleague for George Russell has actually been productive, with Kimi Antonelli offered the reigns to the W16 next year.
Regardless of his upcoming relocation, Hamilton stays dedicated to providing high-performance outcomes for Mercedes in the 2024 season. His professionalism guarantees continued contributions to the group's advancement efforts for 2025,
