Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton announced a blockbuster move to Ferrari in 2025 during the start of the current campaign. Now Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has recently confirmed that Hamilton’s exclusive multi-year contract is set to last until the end of 2027, keeping him with the Maranello-based outfit for three years.

Ever since the news of Lewis Hamilton‘s departure came into light, Fred Vasseur has not been alien in claiming huge plans for the 39-year-old veteran, who is highly anticipated to win the championship for the Italian team. Vasseur has thereafter outlined the key aspects due to which a decision to sign the seven-time world champion was made within the team.

He had to make a choice: 'Where do I have the greatest chance of winning the world championship in 2025, 2026 and 2027?' And he said: 'Ferrari'...We have good people at Ferrari, but I want to strengthen them. Lewis was an important symbol because he sends a positive message to the paddock for the future of the team.

Fred Vasseur said via motorsport.

Lewis Hamilton has also been open in conveying his thoughts, which led to his decision to joining Ferrari. He has claimed that it is a dream for every driver to wear the red overalls in their career at least once. Hamilton reckons Ferrari is a team that can fulfill his dream of winning an eighth championship title.
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Charles Leclerc gives advice to Lewis Hamilton’s potential Ferrari successor

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has congratulated Oliver Bearman, who secured a promotion to Formula One last week and is set to make his full-time debut on the grid for Haas F1 team in 2025. Leclerc has shared some words of wisdom for the budding British sensation ahead of his first race in Australia next year.
Charles Leclerc and Oliver Bearman (via IMAGO)

I know Oliver very well, honestly, I think he's such an incredibly talented driver. I think that what you need in your first year is always very specific to each driver because it also depends on how much preparation you've had before getting there.

Charles Leclerc said.

Oliver Bearman stepped into an F1 car for the very first time at the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this season, filling up for Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz, who opted out of Jeddah due to an illness. Bearman impressed many around the grid as the British driver finished P7 in only his first race at the pinnacle of motorsport. He has established himself as F1 worthy on his debut now with Haas he has orive he deserves a Ferrari seat.

The 19-year-old’s performance influenced many of the teams to sign the young sensation for the upcoming season, with Haas F1 finalizing a concrete promotion for the Ferrari Academy wonderkid. The upcoming season will test Oliver Bearman’s preparation for the utmost limits as he battles the likes of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, along with many others on the grid for points and podiums.