Vasseur said Hamilton was the “perfect fit” for Ferrari right now, while Leclerc thought the Briton was joining at the ideal point as the team’s mentality is now stronger than ever, in part thanks to Vasseur’s leadership. No longer in a rebuild, the championship is a realistic goal for Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton Formula 1 fans have been left outraged by a social media release from the team. Hamilton has joined Ferrari for the 2025 season onwards, and has already made his on-track debut during a series of tests both at the team's private Fiorano track, and at the Circuit de Catalunya alongside team-mate Charles Leclerc.