Lewis Hamilton has been grabbing the headlines of late. The F1 legend announced his move to Ferrari after quitting Mercedes. Hamilton will ply his trade for Ferrari in the 2025 F1 season. It was a bold decision by the 39-year-old, who is known for making such big decisions. Following this update, many sporting stars and famous personalities from across the world sent in their wishes. Serena Williams’ husband, Alexis Ohanian, was one such name to comment on this matter.

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Ohanian is a big fan of Hamilton and is close friends with the British star. He, along with Serena Williams, can often be seen cheering for Hamilton. Here’s what Ohanian had to say about Hamilton after his Ferrari switch.

How did Serena Williams’ husband react to Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari move?

The Reddit co-founder is a big sporting fan, be it tennis, soccer, or Formula 1. Additionally, he has also invested heavily in sports like soccer and golf. Hamilton dropped a massive bombshell with his Ferrari move, and Ohanian couldn’t help but react to this massive update.

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He posted a picture of Hamilton in the Ferrari gear via a story on his official Instagram handle. Additionally, he wrote, “LFG @lewishamilton. I just grabbed some @ferrari merch.” With this, he pointed out that he will go all out to support Hamilton as he readies himself to race for Ferrari.

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Williams and Ohanian have often been spotted attending Hamilton’s races. While the two are big fans of his, they once couldn’t keep calm following the Briton’s disappointing finish at the US GP.

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The time Ohanian was gutted after Hamilton’s loss

As Hamilton was chasing a record-breaking eighth World Championship title in 2021, a win at the United States GP in October that year could have proved crucial for him. However, Hamilton fell behind Max Verstappen, finishing second.

Ohanian took to social media to express his disappointment over Hamilton’s loss. He said, “Not the finish we hoped for Lewis Hamilton but on to the next one.”

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Vatsal Shah is a tennis journalist at EssentiallySports, covering ATP and WTA storylines from the ES Trends Desk since 2023. He delivers breaking insights on major tournaments and player arcs, decoding tactical shifts and viral moments into accessible takeaways for fans worldwide. His coverage of Taylor Townsend’s Dubai title win stood out for capturing both the emotional significance of her victory and the context of her comeback.

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