Sam Lockie

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

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[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

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[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.

[MSU @michiganstateu]

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[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

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[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

A statement from His Majesty The King:

[The Royal Family @RoyalFamily]

The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.

The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow.

[Sam Lockie @SamLockie]

@alex_pallone LFG

[Martin Brundle OBE @MBrundleF1]

Gary please don’t encourage this reckless behaviour. They’d have been sliced into 100 pieces and fans, marshals and drivers were wholly at risk of injury and death. We already had one lucky escape. I totally 100% support freedom of speech and opinion, but do it responsibly

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

Imagine

[Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team @MercedesAMGF1]

Blimey, it’s #BritishGP RACE WEEK! 😍

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

For this year's helmet I wanted to show love to my beginnings. As much as I love purple and black, yellow is my history. I’m going into this season with the same dedication, drive, and passion I had way back in my karting days 💛

[Formula 1 @F1]

Sir Lewis Hamilton has officially received his knighthood

#F1

https://t.co/zdotOqf8lv

[Sam Lockie @SamLockie]

@DemQuijibles Sorry

[Formula 1 @F1]

We are filled with the most immense and deep sadness at the passing of Sir Frank Williams

His was a life driven by passion for motorsport; his legacy is immeasurable, and will be forever part of F1

To know him was an inspiration and privilege

He will be deeply, deeply missed

[Formula 1 @F1]

HISTORY!!! 💯

@LewisHamilton becomes the first F1 driver ever to reach 100 wins 👏👏👏

#RussianGP #F1

[Lando Norris @LandoNorris]

We’re back

[Formula 1 @F1]

BREAKING: Alex Albon will return to F1 with Williams in 2022!

He will team up with Nicholas Latifi, who retains his seat

#F1

[Lewis Hamilton @LewisHamilton]

I want to take a moment to welcome @GeorgeRussell63 to the team. Through hard work he has rightly earned his spot. I look forward to seeing him grow as a driver with this great team and working with him to raise @MercedesAMGF1 higher. See you next year🙏🏾