Sources: Hamilton set for shock switch to Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton is ready for a sensational swap from Mercedes to Ferrari in 2025, based on a number of stories.

Hamilton, a seven-time world champion and the driving force with most F1 wins in historical past, signed what was believed to be a two-year contract extension with Mercedes final 12 months, however the second 12 months of that deal may been an possibility.

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Mercedes and Ferrari each declined to remark when approached by ESPN.

Though a swap has not been confirmed, Hamilton and Ferrari are reportedly in a complicated stage of negotiations in what may change into one of many greatest driver strikes in F1’s latest historical past.

Ferrari has been stalling on a contract extension for Carlos Sainz and, based on stories in Italy and Autosport, are assured of signing Hamilton for subsequent season.

Earlier this month, Ferrari and Charles Leclerc confirmed a multi-year contract extension believed to take him past 2026.