Lewis Hamilton will kick off the 2025 season with his new team at Ferrari, and former Red Bull boss Richard Hopkins said that another former world champion could have been his main motivation.

Lewis Hamilton was not entirely happy with his Ferrari car on Friday as he could only finish fifth in FP1. The 40-year-old was notably less jubilant than he has been with the SF-75 in the Melbourne sunshine after appearing to suffer from understeer in the car.

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.

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

Charles Leclerc left new Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton trailing in his wake in free practice at the season-opening Australian Formula One Grand Prix on Friday as defending champion Max Verstappen struggled with the Red Bull car.

Lewis Hamilton has provided his thoughts on how he has adapted to driving the Ferrari SF-25 after his first two practice sessions with the team at the Australian Grand Prix