Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated move to Ferrari may already be heading into troubled waters, following reports from Italy suggesting unrest within the iconic F1 team.
According to local media, Ferrari could be entering a period of instability after a key figure within the team—whose identity has yet to be officially confirmed—announced their departure. This development has cast a shadow over Hamilton’s upcoming debut with the Scuderia, intensifying questions about the team’s internal dynamics just months ahead of his arrival.
Hamilton, a seven-time world champion, is set to join Ferrari in 2025 after over a decade with Mercedes. His switch was widely celebrated as a new chapter for both the British driver and the Italian outfit, but leadership changes could derail early momentum.
This follows news elsewhere in the paddock, with Alpine confirming the immediate exit of team principal Oliver Oakes after the Miami Grand Prix. The shakeup continues what has been a turbulent season of personnel changes across multiple teams.
Meanwhile, McLaren CEO Zak Brown recently confirmed that he held contract discussions with Max Verstappen’s management during the winter break, adding fuel to speculation about potential driver moves beyond 2025.
Other headlines around the F1 world include FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem questioning the sport’s cost cap rules, Mercedes boss Toto Wolff criticizing driver conduct in Miami, and Red Bull principal Christian Horner celebrating the birth of Max Verstappen’s daughter, Lily.
As the Formula 1 season progresses, all eyes will be on Ferrari—not just for their on-track performance, but for how they navigate leadership transitions as they prepare to welcome one of the sport’s most decorated drivers.