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Lewis Hamilton legally changes name for touching reason ahead of pivotal F1 season

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Formula One sensation Lewis Hamilton is eyeing a groundbreaking year ahead after celebrating his 40th birthday this week.

Having made headlines with his move to Ferrari at the dawn of the new year, the acclaimed Brit and seven-time world champion has expressed his aim to shatter records by clinching an eighth F1 title after leaving Mercedes for Scuderia in 2025.

Lewis Hamilton may swap F1 for rival sport like his old team-mate | F1 | Sport | Express.co.uk

Despite his last championship triumph dating back to 2020 and a seventh-place finish in his final season with Mercedes, Hamilton is determined to outperform expectations in the approaching season, starting at the Australian Grand Prix in March, WalesOnline reports.

Joining the elite group of F1 drivers who continue racing into their 40s this century, Hamilton aspires to replicate Nigel Mansell’s 1994 success and claim victory in a fifth decade.

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Hamilton handed record-breaking BOOST as key Ferrari detail emerges

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Lewis Hamilton has received a major boost as he looks to win a record-breaking eighth drivers’ championship following his switch to Ferrari.

With seven Formula 1 titles under his belt already, Hamilton has now joined up with his new team, embarking on a fresh adventure with the iconic Italian outfit at 40 years old.

Journey into the history books': Lewis Hamilton leaves Mercedes after six titles and 246 F1 races | AP News

The seven-time champion opted to ditch Mercedes following three seasons of underperformance, with the team falling out of championship contention in recent seasons, despite previously having had tremendous success.

In his last three seasons with the Brackley outfit, for example, Hamilton only achieved two race victories, despite winning 82 grands prix and six world championships in the nine seasons before that.

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Max Verstappen’s dad says Lewis Hamilton and Toto Wolff ‘won’t like’ his ‘special’ claim

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The result of the 2021 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix remains a highly divisive topic to this day. Hamilton led for the entire race and looked destined to become F1’s first eight-time champion, but FIA race director Michael Masi’s botched handling of a late safety car opened the door for Verstappen to overtake and win on the final lap.

The Red Bull racer’s subsequent title successes have been far less tense. He was wholly dominant in the 2022 and 2023 campaigns and, though Lando Norris pushed him hard last year, the Dutchman still summited the standings by 63 points at the end of the season.

I hold no grudge' – Toto Wolff on Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari move, how he was told and the search for a replacement | Formula 1®

“He was extremely good in 2023 too,” Verstappen Snr told F1 Insider. “But, of course, 2024 was more difficult for him because the car wasn’t the best in the field and he therefore always had to drive at the limit without making any mistakes.

“He did that extremely well. He has always given 100 percent, but this year it was more noticeable. People noticed that Max can make the difference compared to others.”

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Red Bull Points Out Major Ferrari Risk After Lewis Hamilton Signing

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Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has hinted at a major problem Ferrari could face after the seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton’s onboarding.

Ferrari told they've made 'absolutely suicidal' decision signing Lewis Hamilton | F1 | Sport | Express.co.uk Horner pointed out that Hamilton and Charles Leclerc’s partnership could trigger friction since both drivers have the potential to be number one. At Red Bull, a conflict will not play out since Max Verstappen has been declared the number one driver while Liam Lawson, who joined this year, is to play the role of a supporting driver.

Hamilton joined Ferrari in search of his elusive eighth world title, having spent twelve years with Mercedes, where he contributed significantly to the team’s eight world championship titles and won six of his seven championships. However, the current ground effect era turned out to be complex for most F1 teams, especially Mercedes, as it failed to develop an all-rounder title contender for Hamilton that could dominate the season.

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Lewis Hamilton Abu Dhabi red outfit choice ‘inappropriate’ – Nico Rosberg

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Arriving at the Yas Marina Circuit ahead of the 2024 season’s curtain-closer, Hamilton was dressed head-to-toe in red clothing, a possible nod to his switch to Ferrari, which became official on January 1st.

Hamilton has increasingly shown off his particular fashion styles over recent years, making it an extracurricular activity, but on this occasion, Rosberg feels that he missed the mark in a way that was perhaps showing a level of disrespect towards the team he spent 12 seasons with.

Lewis Hamilton's relationship with Nico Rosberg now better than ever | F1 News | Sky Sports

“It’s his day, so it’s OK. They [Hamilton and Mercedes] celebrate and appreciate it, they still have a good relationship. But it’s a small point that I think is a shame.”

Speaking on Sky F1’s podcast, Rosberg also opined that Hamilton, with whom he was team-mates for four seasons amid a bitter rivalry, will be concerned about continuing his poor qualifying form as a Ferrari driver.

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Toto Wolff reveals surprise F1 driver called him about Mercedes seat after Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move was confirmed

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After 12 years with Mercedes, Hamilton announced that he would be leaving the F1 team to join rivals Ferrari for the 2025 season.

Having won six world titles with the German team, the news shocked Formula One fans and left many questioning who would replace the Brit at Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton, McLaren And Rookies: What To Look For In F1 In 2025

And immediately after the news was announced, one shock driver immediately picked up the phone to speak with Mercedes boss Wolff

While speaking to The Guardian, Wolff revealed that he found out about Hamilton’s shock departure early due to his relationship with the father of Carlos Sainz Jr, the driver that Hamilton will replace at Ferrari.

Speaking about the day that Hamilton came to tell him the news, the Austrian revealed: “I wasn’t shocked at all.

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Lewis Hamilton’s Bodyguard Reveals Risks of Fame Amid Ferrari Move

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As Lewis Hamilton prepares to don the iconic red of Ferrari in 2025, tales from his life as a global F1 icon have surfaced, highlighting the unique challenges of his stardom. One particularly striking revelation involves the extra precautions taken by his bodyguard while handling fan-made gifts—underscoring the risks that come with Hamilton’s massive worldwide fame

Lewis Hamilton on Formula 1, Winning Races, and Working With Brad Pitt in F1

Hamilton, a seven-time Formula 1 champion and one of the most followed drivers on social media, enjoys unparalleled adoration from fans. At every Grand Prix, Hamilton is greeted with cheers and heartfelt tokens of appreciation, ranging from drawings and letters to teddy bears. However, these seemingly innocent gestures require careful scrutiny.

According to insights from a new Mercedes-focused book, Hamilton’s bodyguard must meticulously inspect every gift to ensure they are free of threats like trackers or other potentially harmful items. This was observed firsthand during the 2023 Belgian Grand Prix:

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Mercedes Chief Outlines Plan For First Season Without Lewis Hamilton

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Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has laid out a plan for the 2025 season, the team’s first year without Lewis Hamilton since his joining in 2013. Being one of the five teams on the F1 grid that sport a rookie driver next year, Mercedes seems to have a clear plan with Andrea Kimi Antonelli and George Russell.

Wolff revealed that he made the decision to sign Kimi Antonelli for 2025 just five minutes after learning about the seven-time world champion’s move to Ferrari. However, the official announcement wasn’t made until the Italian Grand Prix.

F1 news: Mercedes chief admits Lewis Hamilton 'WORRY' ahead of Australian GP | F1 | Sport | Express.co.uk

While Kimi Antonelli displayed exceptional speed at Monza, he also suffered a heavy crash in his FP1 run. Given his debut season in F1 next year, Wolff hinted that he is prepared for surprises. Russell, meanwhile, has been declared as the lead driver of Mercedes and will steer the team in the championship battle next season if it remains one of the favorites.

Lewis Hamilton receives threat from Mercedes chief Toto Wolff ahead of joining Ferrari

Wolff emphasized that 2025 will be about “managing expectations” for Kimi Antonelli and preparing a base for the team’s 2026 driver lineup when Formula 1 enters a new era of regulations. Thus, its strategy next year will be entirely different from what it has adopted in all these years with Hamilton. While Wolff remains hopeful about competing among the top teams next season, he acknowledged that maintaining a competitive position will require a determined effort. He said:

“Obviously, 2025 is the same regulations and you can see that the pecking order varies depending on the track.

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Isack Hadjar Labels Lewis Hamilton as the GOAT, Snubs Four-Time Champion Max Verstappen

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In a bold declaration, Red Bull rookie Isack Hadjar has named Lewis Hamilton as Formula 1’s Greatest of All Time (GOAT), bypassing his own team’s reigning champion, Max Verstappen. Hadjar’s comments come after an electrifying 2024 season, which saw Verstappen secure his fourth consecutive world title while Hamilton ended his nearly 1,000-day win drought with a triumphant British Grand Prix victory.

Max Verstappen’s 2024 campaign further cemented his dominance in Formula 1. The Dutchman’s consistent brilliance delivered him a fourth straight championship and strengthened his case as one of the sport’s all-time greats. However, for 20-year-old Hadjar, it’s Hamilton who remains the pinnacle of greatness.

WATCH: Isack Hadjar shows more interest in waving at Lewis Hamilton than finishing the raceDespite Hamilton’s relative struggles in 2024, where he finished sixth in the standings, Hadjar sees the Briton as the most complete driver in F1 history. He credits Hamilton as his inspiration and the benchmark by which he measures his own aspirations.

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Lewis Hamilton explains story behind bizarre Bahrain Grand Prix radio message

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Lewis Hamilton has explained the story behind his radio message during the Bahrain Grand Prix after the Mercedes star told race engineer Pete Bonnington: “My seat is broken!” The legendary Brit climbed from ninth on the grid to finish in P7 in an underwhelming start to the 2024 campaign.

Hamilton was making steady progress through the field during the opening stage of the race and had already made his way past Fernando Alonso, but the 39-year-old was forced to report a bizarre issue, complaining of a ‘broken seat’ in a radio message sent on lap 25.

Latest on Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes F1 driver | Express.co.uk

Explaining the backstory behind the incident to DAZN after the race, Hamilton said: “Yeah, honestly I think I was braking into turn one and then the seat just shifted, and my left butt cheek fell, basically. I think it just cracked, just snapped, something snapped, so then it was moving around for a while. Like my butt was in the air. On one side it was up in the air.”

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