Smedley is among those to wish Hamilton well ahead of his shock switch, and he has told the Formula for Success how the seven-time world champion can hit the ground running with his former team.

A Formula 1 journalist has claimed that Lewis Hamilton could be set to sponsor himself in a new deal with Ferrari. The seven-time champion will join the Scuderia for the 2025 season and beyond, hoping to finally secure his eighth title ,

Rumors suggest that Lewis Hamilton is in talks with Ferrari to secure a sponsorship deal for his non-alcoholic tequila brand, Almave.

Former Ferrari engineer Rob Smedley has advised Lewis Hamilton against bringing several members of his Mercedes entourage with him to Maranello next season. The seven-time world champion will be without a host of key allies when he makes the switch this winter.