Striking Star Departure Shakes Up Title RaceStriking Star Departure Shakes Up Title Race The Formula One championship race has been thrown into chaos following the shock departure of reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton from the Mercedes team. Hamilton, who has dominated the sport in recent years, has signed a lucrative contract with Ferrari for the 2024 season onwards. His departure leaves a huge void at Mercedes, who have been the dominant force in Formula One for the past eight seasons. The news has sent shockwaves through the paddock and has thrown the title race wide open. Hamilton’s departure means that Max Verstappen of Red Bull is now the clear favorite to win the championship this year. Verstappen has been in scintillating form this season and has won the last three races. He now leads the Drivers’ Championship by 49 points, with Sergio Perez of Red Bull second and Charles Leclerc of Ferrari third. Hamilton’s move to Ferrari has also given the Italian team a significant boost. Leclerc has been in excellent form this season and has won two races so far. With Hamilton as his teammate, Ferrari will be hoping to challenge for both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships. However, it remains to be seen whether Hamilton can replicate his success at Ferrari. The Italian team has struggled for form in recent years and has not won a Drivers’ Championship since 2007. The departure of Hamilton is sure to spice up the title race this season. With the championship now wide open, anything could happen in the remaining races.