“Lewis is far behind in terms of his preparation because he missed the postseason test in Abu Dhabi, where Sainz drove for Williams,” Connor McDonagh told the Crash F1 podcast. “So this mileage, even though it isn’t a lot, is so crucial to get up to speed, to learn the steering wheel, and to build relationships.

Lewis Hamilton has issued a one-word message to new teammate Charles Leclerc after Ferrari released the first official images of the duo. Last week, Hamilton finally began life as a Ferrari driver as he arrived at the team's base in Maranello.

Ferrari has unveiled its 2025 race suits in a highly anticipated reveal with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Seven-time champion Hamilton officially joined the team last week increasing the excitement from fans of his upcoming partnership with Leclerc.