Don't bring anyone with you. Details of Hamilton's move to Ferrari revealed
In recent weeks, fans have seen Hamilton behind the wheel of a Ferrari F1 car for the first time, as the 40-year-old driver completed several test sessions for the team. Before the Brit arrived in Maranello, there were discussions about whether other Mercedes staff would follow him to Italy. For example, race engineer Peter Bonnington was closely linked to a possible move to Ferrari after the contract with Hamilton was signed.
Details: This idea was quickly dismissed once it was revealed that Hamilton's contract with Mercedes included a secret clause. According to Planet F1, Hamilton's contract with Ferrari contains a "non-poaching" clause, which limits his ability to contact Mercedes staff while they are under contract with the team.
However, this won't stop Ferrari from signing contracts with Mercedes staff, as they can negotiate their departure from the "Silver Arrows" or simply wait until their contracts expire, if applicable.
Reminder: The 2025 Formula 1 season will kick off with the Australian Grand Prix on March 16 at the Albert Park circuit in Melbourne.
Alex Olise
Dailysports's expert
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