Lewis Hamilton to SWAP teams at Brazilian GP

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Hamilton to SWAP teams at Brazilian GP

Lewis Hamilton will make a stunning switch at Interlagos

Originally written by Sheona Mountford. This version is a translation.

Friday 1 November 2024 02:00

Lewis Hamilton is set to swap teams at the Brazilian Grand Prix in a historic drive.

The champion will join Ferrari in 2025, and will leave Mercedes after earning six of seven world titles at the outfit.

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It has been a difficult period at Mercedes for Hamilton since Abu Dhabi 2021, going from winning consecutive world titles to the longest winless streak in his career.

Aside from a victory at Silverstone and an inherited win at Spa in 2024, it has been a miserable season for Hamilton who has been outpaced by his team-mate George Russell in most qualifying sessions this year.

Lewis Hamilton has secured two victories with Mercedes in 2024

Lewis Hamilton has been matched or outpaced by team-mate George Russell this year

Can Lewis Hamilton win at Interlagos?

The Brit was made an honorary citizen of Brazil in 2022, a proud moment for Hamilton whose F1 hero Ayrton Senna hails from the country.

Hamilton is set to emulate his hero this weekend as it has been revealed that he will drive Senna's championship winning McLaren, the MP4/5B, on Saturday, November 2.