Lewis Hamilton surprised the Formula 1 world with his decision to move from Mercedes to Ferrari at the end of the 2024 racing season. The 39-year-old driver kept the move a secret, not even informing his parents until the day of the announcement. Hamilton explained that he wanted to make the decision for himself and relied on his gut feeling and heart to guide him.
In a statement released by Mercedes, Hamilton expressed pride in the 11 years he spent with the team, highlighting the achievements they had together. He mentioned that Mercedes had been a significant part of his life since he was 13 years old.