Lewis Hamilton was absent during Ferrari ’s most recent F1 tyre test in Fiorano, where Charles Leclerc and Guanyu Zhou instead took to the track in a modified SF-25. Following his axe from Sauber at the end of 2024, the Chinese driver has since taken on the role of reserve driver at Ferrari and finally made his debut in scarlet on Thursday.

Lewis Hamilton’s dreams of racing in Africa before he retires have taken a major step in the right direction, as the FIA has approved redevelopment plans for Kyalami Circuit. The venue in South Africa will now be allowed to undergo extensive renovation work to bring it to Grade One status,