In place of the 40-year-old, Wolff opted to sign 18-year-old Mercedes junior Kimi Antonelli for 2025, with the Italian youngster now gearing up to compete in his first full-time season in the pinnacle of motorsport.

Lewis Hamilton “deserves” a record eighth World Championship, but must hope that joining Ferrari “unlocks” his pace of old. That is the claim put forward by Sky F1 pundit Naomi Schiff, who fears Hamilton risks a “sad” ending to his Formula 1 career unless he rebounds at Ferrari.

And as official photos of Hamilton's team gear have started to emerge, Formula One fans have agreed that there is one key issue. Ferrari took to social media on Tuesday to show off both Hamilton and teammate Charles Leclerc in their official team kit for the 2025 season.

Lewis Hamilton fans have sent a clear message to Ferrari Formula 1 team over their preference on the team's 2025 driver duo ahead of the upcoming season opener. The new season is set to get underway at the Australian Grand Prix for Hamilton's first weekend racing in red from March 14 to 16, 2025.

Andrea Kimi Antonelli was more nervous than he had been for some time. A racing driver’s career can often hinge on sliding doors moments such as these. The 18-year-old wasn’t trying to secure a Formula One drive. He completed that mission months ago when he signed with Mercedes to replace Lewis Hamilton.

Lewis Hamilton made his eagerly anticipated debut with Ferrari this week. Formula 1 has now shared a behind-the-scenes look at the British driver's first outing

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It was this kind of wonder that Hamilton, a seven-time world champion who has seen and won it all in Formula One, sought when he decided to move to Ferrari. For all the success he enjoyed with Mercedes, nothing could match the history and the magic of F1’s most iconic team.

The Briton took part in a Pirelli tyre test for 2026 alongside Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri