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“Hamilton’s Toughest Call: Opens Up About Childhood Dream Ferrari Switch”

1 years ago By Sports Desk

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton shocked the motoring world by announcing that he will leave Mercedes for Ferrari at the end of the year. In an emotional social media post, Hamilton shared more information about the decision, describing it as “an opportunity to fulfill another childhood dream.”

Hamilton, who last summer extended his contract with Mercedes until 2025, has decided to activate his release clause, allowing him to leave Ferrari and sign a multi-year deal. The move surprised even his current boss, Toto Wolff, and Hamilton himself called it “the hardest decision I ever had to make”.

The British driver posted a statement on Instagram in which he expressed deep gratitude for his 11 years at Mercedes, where he won seven world titles. He called this period incredible and emphasized that the team played a vital role in his career from the age of 13.

Hamilton said the switch to Ferrari was the realization of another childhood dream: to drive a red Scuderia race car. He likened the feeling of taking a leap of faith when he joined Mercedes in 2013, citing the opportunity to embark on a new journey and face different challenges.

Despite high expectations for his future at Ferrari, Hamilton has insisted he is fully focused on next season for now as he ends his long association with Mercedes with a win. He said he was more determined, in better shape and more focused than ever, and finally reiterated his commitment to the German team.

Hamilton also paid tribute to his teammate and Toto Wolff’s leadership, highlighting their joint record and championship. In addition, Hamilton fondly remembers the former non-executive chairman of Mercedes, Niki Lauda, whose support was invaluable.

Hamilton’s announcement not only rocked the backdrop of Formula 1, but also sparked excitement and speculation about how he will spend his final season at Mercedes and how he could start a new chapter at Ferrari. F1 fans are curious to see how the British legend ends this phase of his career and how his move to Ferrari will shape the racing landscape.

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