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Lewis Hamilton Embarks on Ferrari Journey in Bid for Record Eighth F1 Title

The seven-time world champion leaves Mercedes after 12 years, aiming to revitalize Ferrari's championship hopes in the 2025 season.

  • Lewis Hamilton officially joined Ferrari on January 1, 2025, marking a new chapter in his Formula 1 career after 12 seasons with Mercedes.
  • Hamilton expressed excitement about the move, calling it an opportunity to embrace new challenges and drive forward with purpose in a reflective LinkedIn post.
  • Ferrari narrowly missed the 2024 Constructors' Championship, finishing behind McLaren, and hopes Hamilton's experience will boost their title ambitions.
  • The British driver, who turns 40 on January 7, will debut Ferrari's 2025 car alongside teammate Charles Leclerc on February 19 in Maranello, with testing scheduled in Bahrain the following week.
  • Hamilton aims to secure a record-breaking eighth world championship and deliver Ferrari its first drivers' title in nearly 20 years.
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