'Mercedes staff called to factory: Hamilton announcement imminent'

Lewis Hamilton's switch to Ferrari is getting closer. After Italian and Spanish media, British media are now reporting that Hamilton will make the switch. A meeting is said to be imminent at Mercedes' factory.

Sky Sports has just reported that they understand Hamilton will leave Mercedes at the end of 2024. The star driver will sign a contract at Ferrari, where he will drive alongside Charles Leclerc from 2025. The British medium also reports that a briefing is scheduled at the Mercedes factory. Toto Wolff will make an announcement at the factory later on Thursday.

After Sky Sports, the BBC also reports the meeting will take place. Mercedes employees have received a call for a briefing with Toto Wolff and technical director James Allison. The meeting will take place at 14:00 UK time.