The English athlete starred in the commercial that caught everyone’s attention in the world of sports
This is not a secret for anyone The name Lewis Hamilton is trending these days due to the surprising agreement to become the new Ferrari driver from 2025, even more so now that his new salary is known. The Brit will end his long stay at Mercedes to team up with Leclerc in a bid to topple Red Bull’s dominance.
It’s worth remembering Lewis Hamilton moved from McLaren to Mercedes in 2013 and won six titles in seven seasons with the Silver Arrows between 2014 and 2020, but lost the 2021 championship with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen on the final lap of the final race, but what is now attracting the most attention is his new salary.
This is how the salary that Lewis Hamilton will receive in the Italian team has been announced
On the other hand, His 103 victories are a Formula 1 record, but has not been at the top of the podium since the penultimate test of the 2021 season. Mercedes has fallen behind the power of Red Bull. Hamilton justified his team change with the desire to face new challenges at the end of his sporting career.
However, an impressive salary also played a role, making him one of the highest paid drivers in the history of Formula 1. Between salary, sponsorships, image rights, bonuses and more, Hamilton will earn around $100 million per year. This will make him one of the highest paid athletes in the world.
The British driver will leave Mercedes and wear the red team from the 2025 season
The British’s first hours after the agreement were marked by global excitement. His move to Ferrari appeared on the cover of the main issue Italian media, which for years treated him as the main enemy of the Prancing Horse. Hamilton will be 40 years old when he puts on the red and black uniform.
His last championship was in 2020 and he was aiming for a record eight titles at the end of the 2021 season. until a controversial finish handed the title to Max Verstappen, who won three crowns with a devastating Red Bull. Ferrari hasn’t won the drivers’ championship since Kimi Raikkonen in 2007.
