Mercedes were on the look-out for a new clothing and apparel partner to replace previous sponsors Tommy Hilfiger and Puma following Lewis Hamilton's decision to leave

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Hamilton has left Mercedes after 12 illustrious seasons - in which he claimed 84 grand prix victories and won six of his seven world titles - to embark on a stint at F1’s most famous team with whom he will close out his legendary grand prix career.

Lewis Hamilton reflected on how his departure from Mercedes was “much more emotional” compared to when he made his McLaren exit. Hamilton has embarked on a fresh F1 career chapter as he realises his childhood dream of being a Ferrari driver,

During their three seasons as Mercedes team-mates, George Russell performed well compared to seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton and is confident of leading the Silver Arrows into the future

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton, who will transition to Ferrari at the start of the new year, faced a challenging season with the team's W15 F1 car despite the B

The first time Hamilton dons the famous red Ferrari colors and gets behind the wheel of one of its F1 cars will be the moment he has longed for throughout his career. It is also set to be a relatively low-key event.

Lewis Hamilton has been tipped for a tough arrival at Ferrari following a frustrating few years at Mercedes. The 39-year-old signed off his career at Mercedes with one of his worst seasons in F1, where he was frequently left downcast by his results and performances.