‘Mercedes staff called to factory: Hamilton announcement imminent’

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Lewis Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari is getting closer. After Italian and Spanish media, British media are now reporting that Hamilton will make the switch. A meeting is said to be imminent at Mercedes’ factory.

Sky Sports has just reported that they understand Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of 2024. The star driver will sign a contract at Ferrari, where he will drive alongside Charles Leclerc from 2025. The British medium also reports that a briefing is scheduled at the Mercedes factory. Toto Wolff will make an announcement at the factory later on Thursday.

After Sky Sports, the BBC also reports the meeting will take place. Mercedes employees have received a call for a briefing with Toto Wolff and technical director James Allison. The meeting will take place at 14:00 UK time.

‘Hamilton will sign his new contract at Ferrari this week’

'Hamilton will sign his new contract at Ferrari this week'

Rumours of a possible switch by Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari’s team erupted on Thursday morning. Several international media reports that the switch is about to be announced. According to Motorsport.com, Hamilton will start signing his new contract at Ferrari at the end of the week.

The Italian media reported that Ferrari team boss Frédéric Vasseur is very keen to sign Hamilton for 2025. Discussions on a contract have reportedly already started. Motorsport.com thus reports that talks are already advanced, and the contract will be signed by the end of this week.

‘Negotiations with Sainz have stopped’

Spanish medium AS has learned that the rumours from Italy are true. According to them, Carlos Sainz’s negotiations for a new contract with the Italian racing team have already been halted. So, bringing in Hamilton for 2025 seems to be a priority for Ferrari.