What made Lewis Hamilton quit Mercedes for box office Ferrari switch?

Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes seemed inextricably linked, but one of the great F1 dynasties is coming to an end.Until Thursday’s bombshell that Hamilton will join Ferrari on a multi-year deal in 2025, the prospect of him ever leaving Mercedes was unthinkable.The 39-year-old had only signed a new two-year deal with the German manufacturer last summer and whenever the subject of his F1 future cropped up, Hamilton asserted that he would remain with the team for the rest of his racing days.As it turned out, even Hamilton’s seemingly undying loyalty to Mercedes had its breaking point, paving the way for a…

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