Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton will hope to feel far more comfortable in his new Ferrari car than he did in the final few machines made for him by Mercedes

Mercedes are the latest F1 team to officially unveil their 2025 car - the W16 - their first since Lewis Hamilton ’s move to Ferrari. Mercedes opted to reveal their new challenger ahead of its on-track debut at the Bahrain International Circuit, just two days before the start of pre-season testing.

Ferrari executive Loic Serra has revealed “a lot of work” has gone into the team improving their qualifying pace, in a move which would be a big boost for Lewis Hamilton. Hamilton endured a torrid qualifying record in 2024,