Lewis Hamilton has revealed his immediate reaction to Fred Vasseur calling him about joining Ferrari – as anticipation builds towards his race debut with the team next week. The seven-time F1 world champion shocked the sporting world last year when he announced he would be leaving Mercedes – after 12 years and six world championships – at the end of the 2024 season.

Lewis Hamilton will be hoping for a successful debut season with Ferrari after ending his long-standing association with Mercedes at the end of the 2023 campaign.

Vasseur said Hamilton was the “perfect fit” for Ferrari right now, while Leclerc thought the Briton was joining at the ideal point as the team’s mentality is now stronger than ever, in part thanks to Vasseur’s leadership. No longer in a rebuild, the championship is a realistic goal for Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton is ruling out an Italian take on "Hammer Time" as several teams face hurdles heading into 2025 in today's F1 news round-up.

Lewis Hamilton was once again in the SF-25 Ferrari F1 challenger in the morning and, this time, alerted the attention of those watching with a string of table-topping laps, keeping old Mercedes teammate George Russell behind him. Yet by the “chequered flag” after eight hours of testing, it was in fact the man he replaced who stood on top.

The start of preseason testing in Bahrain on Wednesday was a major landmark in the lead-up to the new Formula One season, giving all 10 teams a first opportunity to complete extended running with their new cars. With the season opener in Australia just weeks away, every lap at Bahrain International Circuit across all three days is precious.

Lewis Hamilton may have a joint-record seven Formula 1 titles to his name, but he suggested winning the championship with Ferrari would be the most important yet.

Lewis Hamilton’s move to Ferrari is one of the biggest storylines heading into the 2025 Formula One season. His move was profiled by TIME Magazine.

Lewis Hamilton's new Ferrari F1 era suffered its first setback as the seven times world champion crashed Ferrari's 2023 F1 car at Barcelona. Scott Mitchell-Malm and Edd Straw discuss the fallout from the accident and what it means for Hamilton's ongoing 2025 preparations.

Lewis Hamilton has recently unveiled his Formula 1 retirement plans, which also feature his adorable pet dog Roscoe. Whilst Hamilton has recently stated that he could carry on racing until he is 50, the day will eventually arrive when the seven-time world champion has to hang up his racesuit.