Lewis Hamilton Begins Ferrari Era Amid Age Debate and Team Shakeups

The seven-time World Champion joins Ferrari at age 40, with Piero Ferrari defending his capabilities and F1 leaders anticipating a transformative 2025 season.

Lewis Hamilton, at 40 years old, has officially joined Ferrari, fulfilling a long-held dream and marking a new chapter in his illustrious career.
Piero Ferrari, son of Enzo Ferrari, dismissed concerns about Hamilton's age, emphasizing his physical and mental fitness as well as his enthusiasm for the challenge.
Hamilton's initial days at Ferrari included a seat fitting, simulator work, and test laps at Fiorano, though a minor crash during testing in Barcelona raised some eyebrows.
Former Mercedes boss Toto Wolff likened Hamilton's departure to an amicable divorce, expressing both nostalgia and excitement for Mercedes' new lineup featuring George Russell and rookie Andrea Kimi Antonelli.
F1 leaders, including Christian Horner, predict a highly competitive 2025 season, with Ferrari, McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes all expected to contend for top honors.