Lewis Hamilton emerging as a title contender in his debut campaign with Ferrari and taking on Max Verstappen would be the “dream scenario” for the F1 2025 championship. Four years after losing the Drivers’ Championship title to Verstappen,

Ferrari chiefs have been told they should’ve offered one Formula One star a ‘blank cheque’ to join instead of Lewis Hamilton. The British driver was welcomed as a Ferrari driver for the first time earlier this month, with anticipation building ahead of the new Formula One season.

Max Verstappen has been hailed as faster than Lewis Hamilton - even when driving inferior machinery. That is the verdict delivered by Red Bull’s Helmut Marko in the immediate aftermath of Hamilton’s debut Ferrari test. Hamilton’s switch from Mercedes to Ferrari means he could renew his title rivalry with Verstappen.