Hamilton knew that time wasn't on his side and it seems that when he saw what Mercedes had planned for 2024 and beyond, it wasn't enough to convince him things would definitely improve quickly.Hamilton acknowledged he had enjoyed a remarkable relationship with Mercedes but that he felt it was time to move on. “They have supported me, and we have had an incredible journey together, created history within the sport and it is something I take a lot of pride in,” he said.LEILA FADEL, HOST: It's a move that's shocked the racing world. Seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton announced he's leaving his team, Mercedes, and will be joining Ferrari for the 2025 season. That'll put the sport's most successful driver on its most successful team.

Who will replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes : Realistically, it is believed Mercedes' options for next season come down to Sainz and Antonelli. The Spaniard is rumoured to have received an offer from Mercedes, as he mulls over his future, whilst Antonelli is also linked with a Russell-esque introduction to F1 with Williams.

Who will leave Ferrari in 2025

Carlos Sainz

F1 News: Charles Leclerc Clears Stance Amid Carlos Sainz 2025 Exit – "Ferrari Comes First" Charles Leclerc has opened up on his relationship with teammate Carlos Sainz, who will leave Ferrari after the 2024 season.

Is Lewis Hamilton moving to Ferrari : Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of the upcoming season and replace Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, F1's most famous and iconic team, in an unexpected move which is as stunning as it is seismic.

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff says Sebastian Vettel “is someone you can never discount” when it comes to potentially replacing Lewis Hamilton next year, despite preparations ramping up for the team to test Formula 2 racer Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

Carlos Sainz Jr.

Hamilton will team up with Monégasque driver Charles Leclerc, who recently signed an extension with the Italy-based team. The move leaves Ferrari's second driver, Carlos Sainz Jr., without a seat for 2025 as his deal with Ferrari is set to expire at the end of the 2024 season.

Who is leaving Ferrari in 2025

Hamilton will team up with Monégasque driver Charles Leclerc, who recently signed an extension with the Italy-based team. The move leaves Ferrari's second driver, Carlos Sainz Jr., without a seat for 2025 as his deal with Ferrari is set to expire at the end of the 2024 season.As seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton prepares to leave Mercedes for Ferrari next year, he has openly endorsed promoting a young talent from within the team's ranks to take over his seat. His recommendation highlights Mercedes junior and current F2 driver Andrea Antonelli as his favored successor.Audi will complete its 100% takeover of the Sauber F1 Team before the 2026 F1 season. This process will continue to happen gradually as to not interrupt Sauber's day-to-day runnings as a current F1 constructor, and Audi will continue to have no input into sponsor choices or driver decisions.

Alex Albon and Nico Hülkenberg are the latest drivers to confirm their places in the 2025 driver line-up, joining Fernando Alonso in securing a slot on the grid. It still leaves half the grid out of contract, opening the door to more driver transfers and new faces in Formula 1.

Who will be Ferrari driver in 2025 : At Ferrari Charles Leclerc was tied to a long-term contract at the start of 2024, and his new team-mate Hamilton signed a two-year deal to begin at the start of 2025. McLaren has already tied its two impressive young drivers, Brit Lando Norris and Aussie Oscar Piastri to deals for the new season.

What F1 drivers are confirmed for 2024 : Confirmed 2024 F1 driver and team line-ups

Team	Drivers
Visa Cash App RB	Yuki Tsunoda (2024) Daniel Ricciardo (2024)
Alpine	Esteban Ocon (2024) Pierre Gasly (multi-year deal)
Aston Martin	Fernando Alonso (multi-year deal) Lance Stroll (rolling contract)
Ferrari	Charles Leclerc (beyond 2026) Carlos Sainz Jr (2024)

Who will Carlos Sainz drive for in 2024

Ferrari
Fernando Alonso signs Aston Martin contract extension until 2026

Team	Engine	Drivers
Visa Cash App RB	Honda RBPT	22. Yuki Tsunoda 3. Daniel Ricciardo
Alpine	Renault	10. Pierre Gasly 31. Esteban Ocon
Aston Martin	Mercedes	14. Fernando Alonso 18. Lance Stroll
Ferrari	Ferrari	16. Charles Leclerc 55. Carlos Sainz Jr.

As it's believed to have ended its formal evaluation of a program despite. The championship still being of Interest. The stars are aligned for a while then it seemed completely incompatible.It is becoming increasingly likely that we will no longer see Alfa Romeo as a sponsor in Formula 1 next year. The Italian car brand stepped down as Sauber's sponsor after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix and does not seem to be able to find a new partner in F1.

Is Ford joining F1 in 2026 : Ford announces return to Formula One for 2026, partners with Red Bull. NEW YORK — Ford has confirmed it will return to Formula One in 2026 as it joins forces with world champions Red Bull. The American automotive giant announced its return to the sport on Friday morning at Red Bull's launch event in New York.