When Lewis Hamilton put on his Ferrari race suit for the first time ahead of his maiden test for the team last month, he needed a moment to adjust to his new look. While putting on a set of overalls is automatic for racing drivers,

Lewis Hamilton has revealed the possible motive that made him leave Mercedes for Ferrari over the winter in one of Formula 1’s biggest ever shocks.

Toto Wolff insists Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes exit was “right for both of us” as the team principal looked ahead to the 2025 F1 season. After 12 years and six world titles together, Hamilton and Mercedes parted ways at the end of last season with the British driver sealing a blockbuster move to Ferrari for 2025 and beyond.