Slater says Lewis’ Ferrari move “explains why McLaren signed up Lando Norris to a longer-term deal a couple of weeks ago and why Ferrari signed up Leclerc”.
Rachel Brookes reports Lewis’ move to Ferrari was a “surprise” for Mercedes, and adds that Toto Wolff was not present in person at the team’s staff meeting.
Rachel Brookes confirms that Mercedes’ staff at the Brackley factory has been told that Lewis Hamilton is leaving the team and joining Ferrari in 2025.
BBC’s Andrew Benson provides an analysis of Lewis’ alleged move to Ferrari, and says the controversial finish of the 2021 Abu Dhabi GP pays a role in his decision.
Craig Slater says he’s “heard nothing officially” about Lewis’ move to Ferrari, but “multiple senior sources within F1 have explained” to him “that this is a done deal already”.