A clause in Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes contract could impact his Ferrari move
Under the terms of Lewis Hamilton’s contract with Mercedes, he will last until he joins Ferrari in 2025.
The Briton dropped an absolute bombshell last week when he announced that the 16-time constructors’ champion would be leaving Mercedes for the glamorous hands of Ferrari after more than a decade at the German manufacturer. The move could bring significant changes to the grid as Mercedes and soon-to-be ex-Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz explore a new partnership.
Fears have grown that members of the Mercedes team could follow Hamilton’s lead, but a “no-poaching” clause in the 39-year-old’s contract means he will be unable to lure anyone to his side. From Brackley to Ferrari. After 11 years at Mercedes, Hamilton developed a very close relationship with key personnel, particularly race engineer Peter “Bono” Bonnington. Bono was alongside Hamilton during his time at Mercedes and was one of the first names touted as a possible move to Ferrari when Hamilton’s switch was announced.
