Elliott

25

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

It’s been a crazy few days which have been filled with a whole range of emotions.

But as you all now know, after an incredible 11 years at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team, the time has come for me to start a new chapter in my life and I will be joining Scuderia Ferrari in 2025.

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 fulfil 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. I’m incredibly proud of all that we’ve achieved together and I’m very grateful for the hard work and dedication of everyone I have worked with over the years and of course Toto, for his friendship, guidance and leadership. Together we have won titles, broken records and become the most successful Driver-Team partnership in F1 history. And of course I cannot forget Niki who was a huge supporter and who I still miss everyday.

I must also share my huge appreciation to the whole of the Mercedes-Benz board and everyone at the company in Germany and around the world for supporting me over these 26 years.

But the time is right to make a change and take on a new challenge. I still remember the feeling of taking a leap of faith into the unknown when I first joined Mercedes in 2013. I know some people didn’t understand it at the time but I was right to make the move then and it's the feeling I have again now. I’m excited to see what I can bring to this new opportunity and what we can do together.

However, right now, I’m not thinking about 2025. My focus is on the upcoming season and getting back out on track with Mercedes. I am more driven than ever, I am fitter and more focussed than than ever and I want to help Mercedes win once again. I am 100% committed to the job I need to do and determined to end my partnership with the team on a high.

Thank you to all of you who have been on this journey with me, you have all lifted me up as I chase my dreams and I hope I can continue to make you proud. As always, sending you my love and positive energy.

[Scuderia Ferrari HP @ScuderiaFerrari]

Team Statement

Scuderia Ferrari is pleased to announce that Lewis Hamilton will be joining the team in 2025, on a multi-year contract.

[Will @willne]

assumi dei fottuti strateghi sono in ginocchio @ScuderiaFerrari

[Sky Sports F1 @SkySportsF1]

📻 "GET IN THERE LEWIS!"

Bono's iconic catchphrase is back 🤩

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

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[Sky Sports F1 @SkySportsF1]

📅 OTD: 2008 ➡ Lewis Hamilton won his first World Drivers Championship after overtaking Timo Glock on the very last lap of the 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix.

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

👍🏾

[Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team @MercedesAMGF1]

One year ago, @LewisHamilton made history. 💯🏆

[Reece James @ReeceJames]

My club 💙

[Chelsea FC @ChelseaFC]

CLUB STATEMENT: MARC CUCURELLA.

Following reports from numerous media outlets this week, we can confirm an agreement has been reached with Brighton and Hove Albion for the signing of Marc Cucurella.

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

Seb, it’s been an honour to call you a competitor and an ever greater honour to call you my friend. Leaving this sport better than you found it is always the goal. I have no doubt that whatever comes next for you will be exciting, meaningful, and rewarding. Love you, man.

[McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team @McLarenF1]

From your first back in 2007... to your 300th today. Congrats, @LewisHamilton. What an achievement. 👏

We know our favourite. Brazil 2008 was a special one. 🤩🇧🇷🏆

[Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team @MercedesAMGF1]

3️⃣0️⃣0️⃣! 👏

Another milestone in @LewisHamilton's epic career so far - today marks his 300th @F1 start 😄

[EA SPORTS FC @EASPORTSFC]

New #FIFA23 Cover Athlete: Confirmed ⭐️

@chelseafcw striker. 🔵
@TheMatildas captain. 🦘

@easportsfifa 🤝 @samkerr1

[ESPN F1 @ESPNF1]

Take 140 seconds to listen to an incredibly eloquent and impassioned Sir Lewis Hamilton 🎧

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

It’s more than language. These archaic mindsets need to change and have no place in our sport. I’ve been surrounded by these attitudes and targeted my whole life. There has been plenty of time to learn. Time has come for action.

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

Imagine

[ESPN F1 @ESPNF1]

How Lewis and Max compare after 150 races in F1 👀

[England Cricket @englandcricket]

All 26 sixes from our new world record 🤩

Batting from a different planet.

#NEDvENG