Lewis Hamilton is gearing up for one of the most anticipated moves in modern Formula 1 history—his debut for Ferrari in 2025. After a legendary career with Mercedes, where he equaled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven world titles, Hamilton is setting his sights on making history with the Prancing Horse.
🏁 A Look Back: From Karting Prodigy to F1 Icon
Born in Stevenage, Hamilton’s racing dreams took off early. At just 10 years old, he told McLaren’s Ron Dennis he wanted to drive for his team. Just three years later, Dennis brought him into the McLaren Driver Development Programme.
After dominating the junior categories—including titles in Formula Renault, Formula 3 Euro Series, and GP2—Hamilton made his F1 debut in 2007 alongside Fernando Alonso. He stunned the world with nine consecutive podiums and nearly clinched the championship in his rookie season, falling short by just a point.
He returned in 2008 to claim his first world title in dramatic fashion, overtaking Timo Glock on the final lap of the Brazilian Grand Prix to seal the deal.
🏎️ Mercedes Masterclass: A Historic Era of Dominance
Hamilton’s controversial switch to Mercedes in 2013 was a masterstroke. He went on to dominate the turbo-hybrid era, winning six more championships and becoming the sport’s most successful driver in terms of race wins, pole positions, and podium finishes.
Despite fierce competition from teammate Nico Rosberg in 2016 and a heart-wrenching title loss to Max Verstappen in 2021, Hamilton’s legacy was already cemented.
📉 Recent Struggles with Mercedes
The past few seasons, however, have tested Hamilton’s patience. In 2022, the W13 car failed to deliver, leaving Hamilton winless for the first time in his career and finishing sixth in the standings. The 2023 and 2024 seasons saw minor improvements, with Hamilton scoring 234 and 223 points respectively, but Mercedes couldn’t match the pace of Red Bull and Ferrari.
Despite multiple podiums and two race wins in 2024—including a triumphant British Grand Prix—Hamilton and Mercedes simply didn’t have the machinery to challenge for the title.
🔴 The Ferrari Dream Begins
Now, in a dramatic twist, Hamilton is set to race for Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc in 2025. Expectations are sky-high, as fans around the world wonder: can the Briton secure that elusive eighth world title in Ferrari red?
Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is more than a transfer—it’s a shot at completing a career-defining arc. With Ferrari’s storied legacy and renewed competitiveness, the pairing could be the fairytale ending both team and driver are chasing.