Lewis Hamilton Finally Breaks Silence on Ferrari Move, Post Emotional Mercedes Tribute

Earlier this week, Lewis Hamilton sent the F1 world into a meltdown with news of his move to Ferrari in 2025. It started off as a rumor before major publications started picking it up. Finally, Formula 1, Scuderia Ferrari, and Mercedes all sent out statements confirming the news. Now, Hamilton himself has broken his silence on the matter. It was honestly about time he responded and put an end to the craziness.

Of course, he had plenty to say about his impending move to the Prancing Horse. However, he also penned an emotional message for the Mercedes team as he prepares for his final season with them. After all, he spent much of his career with Mercedes or Mercedes-powered teams. So given his history, he wanted to pay tribute to the manufacturer that gave him so much success in Formula One.

Lewis Hamilton finally opened up on his decision to leave Mercedes

The 39-year-old stated: “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 fulfill another childhood dream. Driving in Ferrari red.”

He acknowledged that Mercedes had been a huge part of his life, right from his teenage years. Naturally, it was extremely difficult for him to leave the safety of the nest. Hamilton confessed that he was proud of the accomplishments that he achieved with the Mercedes brand. The 7-time F1 champion was also grateful for his team’s hard work and dedication. Of course, he had special shout-outs to team principal Toto Wolff and the late great Niki Lauda.

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What else did Lewis Hamilton say about Mercedes?

Aside from his main team, the 39-year-old also paid tribute to the Mercedes-Benz board and company personnel. However, he insisted that it was the right time in his career to step away and undertake a new challenge. Lewis Hamilton compared it to the time when he first joined the Mercedes works team back in 2013. He knew that many did not understand the logic behind the move at the time, and felt that it would be the same with Ferrari.

So when the 2025 Formula One season arrives, he hopes to see what he can bring to the table. Of course, Hamilton is aware that 2025 is still some time away, so he is training his focus on the upcoming campaign in 2024. He acknowledged, “I am more driven than ever, I am fitter and more focused 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.”

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Do you think Lewis Hamilton will be successful at Ferrari? Will he be able to silence his critics the same way he did after his move to Mercedes back in 2013?