Lewis Hamilton shocked the motorsports world when the seven-time Formula One champion said he will leave Mercedes at the end of the season to join Ferrari – a team which had tried to land Hamilton before he signed his latest contract extension with the Silver Arrows. Hamilton only finalised a two-year extension with Mercedes at the end of August. Mercedes said Thursday the 39-year-old British driver has activated a release clause in that new deal that will allow him to join Ferrari in 2025. “I have had an amazing 11 years with this team and I’m so proud of what we have achieved together. Merce…