Seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has been honoured by his new team Ferrari today, January 7, 2025, on his 40th birthday. The sporting legend may be entering his 19th F1 season, but he isn't quite the oldest driver on the 2025 grid,

Nico Hulkenberg jumped to Lewis Hamilton 's support, explaining that the Brit was in a ‘weak moment’ after a poor qualifying performance when he declared ‘I’m not fast anymore’.

Mercedes were on the look-out for a new clothing and apparel partner to replace previous sponsors Tommy Hilfiger and Puma following Lewis Hamilton's decision to leave

Hamilton has left Mercedes after 12 illustrious seasons - in which he claimed 84 grand prix victories and won six of his seven world titles - to embark on a stint at F1’s most famous team with whom he will close out his legendary grand prix career.

Lewis Hamilton has been tipped for a tough arrival at Ferrari following a frustrating few years at Mercedes. The 39-year-old signed off his career at Mercedes with one of his worst seasons in F1, where he was frequently left downcast by his results and performances.

Flavio Briatore has become the latest F1 chief to question Ferrari's decision to replace Carlos Sainz with Lewis Hamilton. The grid for the 2025 F1 season will look very different when Hamilton pulls on the red overalls to drive for Ferrari alongside Charles Leclerc.