Lewis Hamilton has told Ferrari it is a team capable of challenging for the 2025 F1 world championship.
Hamilton got to grips with his new SF-25 machine for the first time on Wednesday (February 19th) at Fiorano after weeks of testing of previous cars (TPC) running to get up to speed with Ferrari systems.
READ MORE: Hamilton rates Ferrari's F1 title chances after driving new car
Verstappen booed at F1 75 - RacingNews365 writers have their say
The F1 75 event from London saw all 10 teams launch their liveries for the new season as the sport celebrates its 75th year in existence.
Red Bull was the only team to not have interviews on the stage when the livery was launched, a decision that would have been agreed beforehand.
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Russell stands firm on Verstappen stance: 'I'm not going to accept it'
George Russell has doubled-down on his explosive comments about Max Verstappen towards the end of the 2024 F1 season.
The 27-year-old did not hold back in his opinion of the Dutchman's conduct - on and off track - at the time and has reiterated his criticism of how the four-time F1 drivers' champion races ahead of the new season.
READ MORE: Russell stands firm on Verstappen stance: 'I'm not going to accept it'
Marko issues Red Bull striking '2021' Hamilton title fight warning
Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko has warned that Lewis Hamilton can fight for the F1 drivers' title this year and return to his 2021 form, but insists Max Verstappen is still the "best driver".
Hamilton has caught significant attention ahead of the new season following his move to Ferrari, with many outlining the seven-time world champion as a championship contender this year.
READ MORE: Marko issues Red Bull striking '2021' Hamilton title fight warning
McLaren singles out key Red Bull and Mercedes F1 title disadvantage
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown anticipates Red Bull and Mercedes fielding rookie drivers will pose a "challenge" for them in the 2025 F1 constructors' championship fight.
While the American feels the driver line-ups could play a key role in the outcome of the final standings, he has predicted it will be a closely contested affair at the front of the field.
READ MORE: McLaren singles out key Red Bull and Mercedes F1 title disadvantage
Ferrari relieved to avoid 'F1 mess' after FIA crackdown
Ferrari team boss Frederic Vasseur has expressed relief over avoiding an F1 "mess" by having clarity over when the tougher FIA flexi-wing tests come into force.
Throughout the 2024 season, flexi-wings became a hot topic of debate, with the FIA analysing the wings of all teams after the McLaren and Mercedes cars drew interest from rival squads.
READ MORE: Ferrari relieved to avoid 'F1 mess' after FIA crackdown
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