Lewis Hamilton’s first Formula 1 appearance for Ferrari looks set to be in its 2022 car at the start of next year, with an appearance in the post-season Abu Dhabi test now ruled out. The seven-time champion is joining the Maranello squad for 2025,

Now, F1 have confirmed an iconic new launch event in an official statement, with the first chance for fans to see Hamilton in his Ferrari attire alongside the 2025 Ferrari car now officially being given a date.

Some costly accidents have hindered Mercedes in recent races. Andrea Kimi Antonelli, Hamilton’s replacement for 2025, crashed hard just five laps into his F1 practice debut at Monza. Russell then shunted in Austin at the end of sprint qualifying before a second big crash in a week during practice for the Mexico City GP.

Former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone believes Lewis Hamilton will not win another world championship ahead of the Mercedes star’s move to Ferrari next year. Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton will leave the Silver Arrows – where he has won six of his titles – at the end of the season ahead of his highly-anticipated move to the Scuderia in 2025.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton has revealed that he will not compromise on his duties towards his team despite his imminent exit after the 2024 season to join F