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Lewis Hamilton’s First Time in Red: A New Era with Scuderia Ferrari Begins

In one of the most talked-about moves of the 2025 Formula One season, Lewis Hamilton has announced he will be switching from Mercedes to Ferrari, making headlines across the motorsport world. Many consider this shift as one of the most significant in the last decade of F1, with Hamilton’s decision to leave a team where he’s been so successful raising eyebrows. However, this isn’t the first time Hamilton has made a major change in his career.
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In 2012, after securing his first world championship title with McLaren, Hamilton shocked fans by leaving the team for Mercedes. At the time, it seemed like a risky move, as Mercedes was still finding its footing in Formula One. However, with the benefit of hindsight, it was a move that paid off spectacularly. Over the following years, Hamilton dominated the sport, winning six more world championship titles and establishing himself as one of the greatest drivers in F1 history.
Now, at 40 years old, Hamilton is nearing the twilight of his illustrious career. His results in the past few seasons suggest that the dominance he once enjoyed might be slipping. Since 2020, he has finished no higher than third place in the drivers’ standings, with a sixth-place finish in 2022 and a seventh-place finish in 2023. However, this latest move to Ferrari signals a new chapter for Hamilton, and the excitement surrounding his switch is palpable.
A historic first day in the books pic.twitter.com/liMqgn8QC4
— Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) January 21, 2025
Ferrari has already begun teasing the move with a series of videos showing Hamilton testing his new vehicle in Maranello. The dramatic clips, set to intense music, show Hamilton in his new red Ferrari overalls, getting acquainted with Ferrari’s team and staff. The anticipation is building, as fans eagerly await to see if Hamilton can find renewed success with Ferrari, especially after years of Mercedes’ dominance in the sport.
The question on everyone’s mind is whether Hamilton’s switch to Ferrari will spark a resurgence in his performance on the track. With his age and recent results in mind, it seems that time is running out for Hamilton to add another world title to his already impressive tally. But, as the saying goes, “a change is as good as a holiday,” and perhaps this switch to Ferrari will provide the motivation Hamilton needs to finish his career with a flourish.
Stepping into a new era 👊
Lewis Hamilton takes his first lap in a Ferrari! pic.twitter.com/LCOws2haSn
— Scuderia Ferrari HP (@ScuderiaFerrari) January 22, 2025
Only time will tell if Hamilton’s move to Ferrari will lead to further F1 glory, but one thing is certain: the 2025 season is bound to be one of the most exciting in recent memory, with Hamilton’s every move closely watched by fans and critics alike.
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