Mercedes staff briefed over impending Hamilton departure

Lewis Hamilton has reportedly informed Mercedes that he intends to leave at the end of the 2024 season.

01 February 2024

Mercedes staff have allegedly been briefed over Lewis Hamilton's impending departure to Ferrari, according to Sky Sports. Rumours have been rife in the last few hours over whether Hamilton will make the jump to Ferrari in 2025, with an announcement expected imminently on the outcome of talks between the pair. Hamilton reportedly arrived at the factory today to brief the team alongside Team Principal Toto Wolff about the news of his departure. The 39-year-old has been with Mercedes since 2013 and won six of his seven world titles for the outfit.

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