Ferrari Officially CONFIRMS Lewis Hamilton Won’t Be…read more
In a major development ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season, Ferrari has officially confirmed that Lewis Hamilton will not participate in any post-season testing with Mercedes, marking a firm line in the transition from Silver Arrows to Scuderia.
The confirmation comes after speculation that Hamilton could return for one final Mercedes outing at the end of the 2024 season. However, Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur has now shut down any such possibility, citing contractual obligations and mutual agreement between the two teams.
“It was never requested, and honestly, it wouldn’t make sense,” Vasseur stated. “Lewis will be focused on Ferrari, and we respect Mercedes’ decision to keep things closed.”
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff had earlier hinted at the complexity of allowing such a crossover due to sponsor conflicts and contractual constraints, further confirming that the farewell tour for Hamilton will not include time behind the wheel in a post-season test.
Hamilton, who announced his stunning move to Ferrari earlier this year, is expected to begin preparations with the Italian outfit at the start of 2025. This decision ensures a clean break from his long-standing Mercedes chapter, as both parties move forward.
Fans hoping for a nostalgic farewell drive in Abu Dhabi will be disappointed, but the focus now shifts entirely to Hamilton’s Ferrari debut — a new era that promises drama, ambition, and history in the making.
