“A childhood dream come true,” according to Lewis Hamilton, will be being a driver for Ferrari.
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed an exciting switch to Ferrari for the 2025 Formula One season,marking a significant shift in his illustrious racing career. While this possible future shift, Hamilton maintains his unflinching commitment to Mercedes for the 2017 season, highlighting his intention to finish his tenure with the team on an excellent note.
Hamilton’s decision to join Ferrari signifies the realization of a longstanding dream, evoking a range of feelings in the renowned driver. As he reflected on his trip, Hamilton thanked Mercedes for the incredible things they had done together, things that had only looked like pipe dreams a short time before.
Connections have been drawn between Hamilton’s upcoming transfer to Ferrari and his previous career decision to join Mercedes from McLaren, which at the time appeared dubious but eventually turned out to be a pivotal moment in his career. Hamilton is excited to embrace this new phase and the new difficulties that come as he gets ready to don the recognizable Ferrari red.
Six of Hamilton’s seven World Championships were won with Mercedes; his final championship came in 2020. Hamilton has persevered after a setback in 2021 during a heated final match versus Max Verstappen. Having already won 103 Grand Prix races, he hasn’t added any more recently, but his motivation is still high.
The late Niki Lauda, who was instrumental in the team’s success until her passing in 2019, and team principal Toto Wolff were among the notable figures Hamilton acknowledged during his remarks.
As he prepares for his final season with Mercedes, Hamilton is motivated to contribute to the team’s success and leave a lasting legacy before moving on to the next stage of his racing career with Ferrari.