Hopefully not a burning of a bridge’ Additional reporting by Thomas Maher. The Hamilton and Mercedes story stretches back further, with his first

Mercedes chief Andrew Shovlin has defended Lewis Hamilton despite several Formula One figures feeling as though the Brit's best days are behind him

With Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari bow fast approaching, Formula One is divided over the seven-time world champion's capabilities.

The first time Hamilton dons the famous red Ferrari colors and gets behind the wheel of one of its F1 cars will be the moment he has longed for throughout his career. It is also set to be a relatively low-key event.

Lewis Hamilton has expressed his excitement ahead of his first season as a Ferrari driver in 2025 and will partner Charles Leclerc at the team.

It can also suit the promoters. Zandvoort’s decision to stop hosting F1 after 2026 points to the pressures — and costs — involved in staging a race. Spa looked in serious doubt just a few years ago, and while the interest from the local stakeholders has certainly taken an uplift since then, a couple of off years may actually suit the track.

Lewis Hamilton’s “phobia of losing” has been credited as the biggest driving force behind his six World titles with Mercedes by the team’s trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin. Hamilton said farewell to Mercedes last month,

The infamous Silverstone 2021 crash between Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen not only intensified their rivalry but also strained the relationship between Mercedes and Red Bull. Mercedes insider reflects on the team’s regrets over their handling of the fallout.