Seven-time world champion of Formula 1 Lewis Hamilton commented on his decision to sign a contract with Ferrari, starting from the season 2025.
The British contract with Mercedes expires after the 2024 season. On February 1, Lewis' move to the Ferrari was officially announced.
I feel incredibly fortunate, after achieving things with Mercedes that I could only have dreamed of as a kid, that I now have the chance to fulfill another childhood dream. Driving in Ferrari red. Mercedes has been a huge part of my life since I was 13 years old, so this decision has been the hardest I’ve ever had to make.
Lewis Hamilton
It is reported that Hamilton's salary in the new team will amount to €50 million per season.
The 39-year-old Briton has performed in Mercedes since 2013, winning six of the seven championship titles with the German team. Before that, Hamilton represented McLaren.