Questions swirl as multiple reports say Lewis Hamilton is poised to leave Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025 season

CNN  — 

Rumors and speculation are swirling as multiple UK outlets and racing publications are reporting that seven-time Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton is poised to leave Mercedes and join Ferrari for the 2025 season.

CNN contributor Phil Duncan, a Formula 1 correspondent with Press Association in London, reports that a source with direct knowledge of the deal confirms that it is expected to be announced soon.

Nothing has been formally announced, and none of the parties will confirm a deal is in place. CNN has reached out to Mercedes and Ferrari, who both declined to comment. CNN has also reached out to representation for Hamilton.

Hamilton, who shares the record for most F1 world titles with Michael Schumacher (seven), joined Mercedes in 2013 after starting his career with McLaren in 2007.

In August, the British driver signed a contract extension which was meant to keep him at Mercedes until the end of the 2025 season.

However, in a shock move first reported by Sky Sports and Spanish media, Hamilton is now expected to leave Mercedes a year early to join Charles Leclerc at the Italian racing team for 2025, replacing Carlos Sainz.

This is a developing story and will updated.