Mon Dec 09 10:08:54 UTC 2024: ## Hamilton Ends Historic Mercedes Era, Joins Ferrari in 2025
**Abu Dhabi, UAE** – Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has concluded his highly successful 12-year partnership with Mercedes, marking the end of one of the sport’s most dominant eras. The British driver will join Ferrari in 2025, aiming for a record-breaking eighth world championship before retirement.
Hamilton’s move to Mercedes in 2013 was initially seen as a gamble, with the team struggling while McLaren, his previous team, was a championship contender. However, the partnership proved incredibly fruitful, yielding six driver’s championships for Hamilton, eight constructors’ championships for Mercedes, and a remarkable 84 race wins – the most for any driver with a single team. This success included a dominant period starting in 2014 with the introduction of the new V6 turbo engine.
The 2014-2020 seasons saw intense internal battles between Hamilton and teammate Nico Rosberg, followed by challenges from rivals like Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. While Hamilton achieved unprecedented success, including tying Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles, the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy, which saw Verstappen win the championship, marked a turning point.
Following a three-year winless drought, Hamilton secured a momentous victory at the 2024 British Grand Prix, his ninth at Silverstone, a win that he described as emotionally overwhelming. This victory was a fitting end to his Mercedes career before his move to Ferrari. His final race with Mercedes saw him finish fourth in Abu Dhabi after starting 16th.
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari represents a bold new chapter in his career, as he aims to fulfill his childhood dream of driving for the iconic Italian team and potentially add another world title to his impressive legacy.
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