Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari Announcement Sparks Social Media Frenzy…
7-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton has opted to join Ferrari for the 2025 season in what was a surprise announcement last year. Now, the driver has made a buzz on social media as Ferrari published a post celebrating his partnership with Charles Leclerc on X, formerly known as Twitter, precisely at 16:44.
This specific timing seemed to be a clever nod to the racing numbers of Leclerc (16) and Hamilton himself (44), igniting a social media frenzy.
Posted by Ferrari on New Year, their post has received over 99,000 likes, 10,000 reposts, and 970 comments.
Hamilton’s choice to join Ferrari was not entirely unexpected after a difficult few seasons plagued his Mercedes squad. But it looks as though he’s now turned the page on that as he posted a photo featuring him as a child with a red helmet, reminiscent of Ferrari’s iconic colors.
Lewis Hamilton
Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team during the F1 Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi at Yas Marina Circuit on December 8, 2024 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Ferrari’s post on…
At the age of 39, this move fulfills the Briton’s long-held ambition to race for the Scuderia, and the team hopes his talent will help them secure a championship win, ending the Italian team’s dry spell since 2007.
Hamilton’s strong experience is expected to bring diverse opportunities, with Ferrari looking forward to an exciting season. Besides Hamilton’s switch, Carlos Sainz – replaced by Hamilton – is set to join Williams, promising thrilling expectations for the 2025 championship. Ferrari’s principal, Fred Vasseur, with whom Hamilton has shared a successful history since his GP2 victory in 2006, played a vital role in guiding this major career move.
The 2025 Formula 1 season is looking to be an incredible one. It starts with pre-season testing in Bahrain, and the first race is set at the Australian Grand Prix in March. Ferrari is scheduled to unveil their new car on February 19, marking the first time Hamilton will race in something not powered by a Mercedes engine in his Formula 1 career. This move puts him in an excellent position to attempt surpassing the joint record he shares with Michael Schumacher, both having won seven world championships.
2025 Formula One Season Schedule
Pre-Season Testing
Dates: 26-28 Feb
Location: Bahrain, Sakhir
Event Name: FORMULA 1 ARAMCO PRE-SEASON TESTING 2025
Circuit: Pre-Season Testing
Australia
Dates: 14-16 Mar
Location: Australia, Melbourne
Event Name: FORMULA 1 AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Melbourne circuit
China
Dates: 21-23 Mar
Location: China, Shanghai
Event Name: FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN CHINESE GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Shanghai circuit
Japan
Dates: 04-06 Apr
Location: Japan, Suzuka
Event Name: FORMULA 1 LENOVO JAPANESE GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Suzuka circuit
Bahrain
Dates: 11-13 Apr
Location: Bahrain, Sakhir
Event Name: FORMULA 1 BAHRAIN GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Sakhir circuit
Saudi Arabia
Dates: 18-20 Apr
Location: Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
Event Name: FORMULA 1 STC SAUDI ARABIAN GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Jeddah circuit
Miami
Dates: 02-04 May
Location: Miami, Miami
Event Name: FORMULA 1 CRYPTO.COM MIAMI GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Miami circuit
Emilia-Romagna
Dates: 16-18 May
Location: Emilia-Romagna, Imola
Event Name: FORMULA 1 AWS GRAN PREMIO DEL MADE IN ITALY E DELL’EMILIA-ROMAGNA 2025
Circuit: Imola circuit
Monaco
Dates: 23-25 May
Location: Monaco, Monaco
Event Name: FORMULA 1 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025
Circuit: Monaco circuit
Spain
Dates: 30 May-01 Jun
Location: Spain, Barcelona
Event Name: FORMULA 1 ARAMCO GRAN PREMIO DE ESPAÑA 2025
Circuit: Barcelona circuit
Canada
Dates: 13-15 Jun
Location: Canada, Montréal
Event Name: FORMULA 1 PIRELLI GRAND PRIX DU CANADA 2025
Circuit: Montréal circuit
Austria
Dates: 27-29 Jun
Location: Austria, Spielberg
Event Name: FORMULA 1 MSC CRUISES AUSTRIAN GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Spielberg circuit
Great Britain
Dates: 04-06 Jul
Location: Great Britain, Silverstone
Event Name: FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS BRITISH GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Silverstone circuit
Belgium
Dates: 25-27 Jul
Location: Belgium, Spa-Francorchamps
Event Name: FORMULA 1 BELGIAN GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Spa-Francorchamps circuit
Hungary
Dates: 01-03 Aug
Location: Hungary, Budapest
Event Name: FORMULA 1 LENOVO HUNGARIAN GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Budapest circuit
Netherlands
Dates: 29-31 Aug
Location: Netherlands, Zandvoort
Event Name: FORMULA 1 HEINEKEN DUTCH GRAND PRIX 2025
Circuit: Zandvoort circuit
Italy
Dates: 05-07 Sep
Location: Italy, Monza
Event Name: FORMULA 1 PIRELLI GRAN PREMIO D’ITALIA 2025
Circuit: Monza circuit
