In the world of high-octane Formula 1 racing, a bombshell development is sending shockwaves through the paddocks: Lewis Hamilton might don the iconic Ferrari red as early as 2025. Reliable sources are buzzing with the news, and the racing community is on the edge of their seats in anticipation.
The murmurings began soon after Hamilton penned a new two-year deal with Mercedes, reigniting his commitment with the team that propelled him to six of his World Championship triumphs. This recent contract, however, is proving to be more flexible than first presumed—structured as a one-year agreement, with an option for Hamilton to extend into the second.
Embracing this window of opportunity, Ferrari is seemingly pushing hard to court Hamilton. Despite his long-standing association with Mercedes, the overtures from Ferrari suggest a move could be imminent, with the team eager to pivot from silver to a future painted in Ferrari red.
Contrasting this maneuvering is Charles Leclerc’s settled future at Ferrari, having confirmed his stay until the end of the 2029 season with a new contract. Carlos Sainz, Leclerc’s current teammate, faces an uncertain future with his contract winding down and no public reassurances from the team given his preference for a multi-year extension against Ferrari’s shorter term offer.
It’s the silence on Sainz’s future that raises eyebrows and fuels speculation. Pundits reason that Ferrari’s hesitation stems not from contract length issues but from an even grander scheme—a direct pursuit of Hamilton to replace Sainz. An Italian publication, formu1a.uno, specifically names Hamilton as the catalyst for Sainz’s unresolved situation, painting a picture of the British champion potentially partnering with Leclerc in a formidable lineup.
To add to the intrigue, it has been suggested that discussions have advanced to the upper echelons of Ferrari’s hierarchy, with President John Elkann himself allegedly involved in talks with Hamilton. These deliberations seem to signal a “transition in the process” – a phrase ripe with implications of a changing guard at the Scuderia. As the F1 world watches on, a new chapter for Hamilton might be written in the storied red ink of Ferrari, reshaping the racing landscape for years to come.