Despite his unwavering loyalty to Mercedes, Fred Vasseur claims it wasn't difficult to convince Lewis Hamilton to switch to Ferrari

Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes for Ferrari in 2025 as the British seven-time F1 champion bids for an eighth title before he eventually declares his racing days over

Guenther Steiner said that if Lewis Hamilton brings a title back to Ferrari and Italy, his place in the national hearts will be assured.

Guenther Steiner has joked that Lewis Hamilton 'will end up in the Vatican' if he secures Formula One glory at Ferrari. Hamilton will join the Italian team next season and will be hoping to rival the likes of Max Verstappen and Lando Norris at the top of the standings.

It has been confirmed Lewis Hamilton will not be partaking in post-season testing with Ferrari after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in December.

Any opportunity for Ferrari to work with Lewis Hamilton early in Abu Dhabi will not be happening, PlanetF1.com understands.

Lewis Hamilton will not be allowed to complete post-season mileage at the Abu Dhabi tyre test with his new team Ferrari at the end of the campaign. The Brit is contracted with Mercedes through the event, meaning he won’t be able to use it to get a leg up with his next employers.

Fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Mercedes star Lewis Hamilton behind the wheel of a Ferrari F1 car in 2024 are set to be disappointed. The seven-time Formula 1 champion has just six grands prix remaining with the Silver Arrows before making the switch to the Italian giants as he looks forward to a new chapter in his illustrious career.

Upon his Ferrari F1 2025 arrival, Lewis Hamilton can expect a car capable of a title challenge, according to future team-mate Charles Leclerc.