Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, known most lately for his shocking switch to Ferrari next year, revealed that even his parents didn’t know of his decision to move to the Red team until it was announced. The seven-time world champion said that since he didn’t have much time to make a call, the decision to move on from Mercedes was purely based on gut feeling.

• Lewis Hamilton surprised everyone, including his parents, with his decision to join Ferrari, which was based on a quick gut feeling rather than extensive deliberation.
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• The announcement on February 1 had a major impact on F1, causing a surge in Ferrari’s stock price and creating chaos in the driver market ahead of pre-season testing.
• Hamilton kept his move to Ferrari a secret until the official announcement, emphasizing the rapid and personal nature of his decision to embark on a new journey in F1.