Source: REUTERS/LEONHARD FOEGER
[Saba Sports News] Mercedes has confirmed that
Lewis Hamilton has exercised the release option in his contract and will be
parting ways with the team at the end of the 2024 season. Concurrently, Ferrari
has officially announced that Hamilton will join their ranks in the 2025
season. Ferrari has promised to grant him the No. 1 driver position to support
his ambitious goal of winning eight Formula 1 championships. Prior to this,
Ferrari had extended its contract with another driver, Charles Leclerc, for two
years, with an option for a two-year extension. Clearly, Hamilton’s arrival
will impact the position of another Ferrari driver, Carlos Sainz. It is worth
noting that Sainz’s contract with Ferrari expires at the end of 2024. Sainz
expressed his disappointment with the situation and released a statement today,
officially confirming that he and Ferrari will part ways at the conclusion of the
2024 season. Sainz emphasized that he still has a long season ahead and, as
always, he will give his best to fulfill his championship aspirations for the
team and Ferrari fans worldwide. While Sainz remains committed to delivering on
the championship promise to the fans, it is conceivable that he may not compete
passively in the 2024 season.