Lewis Hamilton picked up some valuable track time at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya earlier this week, but it was not all plain sailing for the Brit with a crash on the second day of testing

It was an announcement that transcended the sports world and carried over into the world at large. Family members and friends who knew nothing about Formula 1 were asking for a comparison, and the idea of Tom Brady leaving the New England Patriots for the New York Jets, or the Dallas Cowboys, was quickly offered as a comparison.

McLaren boss admits he is "excited" by Lewis Hamilton's arrival at F1 rivals Ferrari. McLaren F1 team principal Andrea Stella admits Lewis Hamilton ’s switch to Ferrari has left him “excited”.

Catch up on the latest in F1 news, from potential Ferrari team orders for Lewis Hamilton to Australian Grand Prix updates.

Lewis Hamilton got behind the wheel of a Ferrari Formula One car for the first time in a test for his new team on Wednesday. It was announced in February the seven-time world champion would be joining Ferrari ahead of the 2025 F1 season,

Ferrari have confirmed that their 2025 F1 car will be called the SF-25, in line with their last two Scuderia challengers. Lewis Hamilton will debut in scarlet red this year and is set to drive the SF-25 for the first time at the official three-day pre-season test in Bahrain from 26-28 February.

Ferrari have teased a football transfer for one of their Formula 1 stars in a recent social media release. The Scuderia recently welcomed Lewis Hamilton to the team, with the champion’s preparations for the 2025 season well underway as he seeks an eighth world title.