Lewis Hamilton has revealed his immediate reaction to Fred Vasseur calling him about joining Ferrari – as anticipation builds towards his race debut with the team next week. The seven-time F1 world champion shocked the sporting world last year when he announced he would be leaving Mercedes – after 12 years and six world championships – at the end of the 2024 season.

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton concluded the afternoon run on the final day of pre-season testing much earlier than anticipated due to an anomaly the team spotte

The start of preseason testing in Bahrain on Wednesday was a major landmark in the lead-up to the new Formula One season, giving all 10 teams a first opportunity to complete extended running with their new cars. With the season opener in Australia just weeks away, every lap at Bahrain International Circuit across all three days is precious.

The official three-day F1 pre-season test has concluded – and it looks very tight at the top ahead of Australia. Kieran Jackson explains what we learned in Bahrain

Lewis Hamilton may have a joint-record seven Formula 1 titles to his name, but he suggested winning the championship with Ferrari would be the most important yet.

Taking in Ferrari power for the first time, Lewis Hamilton said his new car is "massively different" in some areas to what he's experienced before.