Mercedes F1 Explains Hamilton’s Ferrari Test Absence
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff clarified why Lewis Hamilton will not be participating in Ferrari’s post-season test at the Yas Marina Circuit after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. While it’s customary for drivers transferring to other teams to test their new cars during this event—like Carlos Sainz transitioning to Williams—Hamilton’s situation somehow differs due to current contractual commitments with the three-pointed star marque. No Formal Request from Ferrari to Mercedes F1 It so happened that Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur never approached Mercedes F1 to request Hamilton’s participation in the test drive for their 2025 car. He confirmed it in an interview and explained that it was… Continue Reading »