The issue facing F1 however is that regardless of whether Hamilton can attain the illusive record-breaking eighth championship with the Scuderia, he will one day retire and step away from a day-to-day role. So what does this mean for the future of diverse representation in F1?

Lewis Hamilton isn’t about to let age stop him pursuing an historic eighth Formula 1 title with his new team Ferrari.

Ferrari may have set the early pace in the first two Friday free practice sessions but Lewis Hamilton was not entirely happy. Charles Leclerc was quickest in FP1 and FP2 in a closely-bunched top five,

McLaren finished with an impressive one-two in the first Formula 1 qualifying event of the 2025 season at the Australian Grand Prix on Saturday.

He won't race for Ferrari until next week in Australia, ending 13 months of hype since he announced his decision to leave Mercedes.

Lewis Hamilton drives for Ferrari in practice at the Australian Grand Prix, finishing fifth in second practice.

MELBOURNE, Australia — Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton racing a Ferrari for the first time. Reigning world champion Max Verstappen arriving without a lot of mileage in his Red Bull. Lando Norris helping McLaren set a benchmark with his pace in testing.

Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari journey had a rocky start at the Australian Grand Prix, with the seven-time F1 world champion qualifying eighth on Saturday. The British driver admitted he is still adjusting to his new team and car,

Lewis Hamilton struggled with his Ferrari during the first day in Melbourne. However, according to Olav Mol and Jack Plooij, taking so long to extract the car's potential was not in the cards, as they had expected more from the Briton.