Lewis Hamilton expressed that there is still unfinished business as he confirmed the extension of his Mercedes contract in 2023. Just five months after finalizing the new deal, speculations about Hamilton’s potential move to Ferrari have once again surfaced.
Ferrari had actively pursued Hamilton in 2023, attempting to lure him away from Mercedes, but now rumors suggest that they have presented him with a new contract.
During the midpoint of the 2023 season, Lewis Hamilton, a seven-time champion, and Mercedes announced a two-year contract extension (1+1), securing his presence with Mercedes until the conclusion of 2025.
Forbes reported Hamilton’s salary as $55 million the previous year. However, prior to the contract signing, there were persistent rumors in the paddock about Ferrari’s interest in Hamilton.
Reports indicate that Ferrari has been in contact with Lewis Hamilton multiple times over the past year in an effort to entice him away from Mercedes.
Fred Vasseur, who previously collaborated with Hamilton in GP2, is reportedly a key figure in driving this potential deal. Despite Ferrari’s efforts, Hamilton politely declined all offers, including one rumored to be worth $49 million annually.
However, Ferrari has not given up on the pursuit of Hamilton. Recent revelations from Formu1a.uno suggest that Ferrari is actively pursuing the seven-time champion and has presented him with a new contract.
If all goes according to plan, an official announcement of Hamilton joining Ferrari for the 2025 season alongside Charles Leclerc is expected in the coming days.
This potential move would leave Carlos Sainz seeking a new team for the 2025 season, creating a frenzy in the driver market. The prospect of a significant announcement was hinted at by Will Buxton’s cryptic tweet, adding fuel to the speculation surrounding Hamilton’s potential move to Ferrari.
Despite the contract extensions of Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc, the 2025 season is anticipated to be a noteworthy period of driver market activity.
Buxton’s tweet, followed by the Hamilton-Ferrari rumors, has heightened expectations for a major announcement in the coming days, with many commentators suggesting a high likelihood of the transfer.
