A senior figure at Mercedes has revealed what he believes to be the true reason behind Lewis Hamilton’s departure from the team and his decision to join Ferrari.
Earlier this year, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion dropped a huge bombshell when he announced that he would be leaving the Silver Arrows to link up with the Italian outfit in 2025.F1 HEADLINES: Perez EXIT predicted as Red Bull chief gives SHOCK reason for future decision
Having been linked with Ferrari in 2023, Hamilton had opted to sign a new two-year deal with Mercedes, leaving many shocked when the announcement came just months later that he had now decided to depart.
Hamilton will replace the outgoing Carlos Sainz at Ferrari, racing alongside Charles Leclerc in what looks a very impressive driver pairing.