Lewis Hamilton is leaving Mercedes to join Ferrari for the 2025 season; F1 will hold one day of post-season testing in Abu Dhabi in December; watch the Las Vegas GP live on Sky Sports F1, with 6am start times for Qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday
Mercedes boss Toto Wolff has confirmed he rejected Lewis Hamilton’s enquiry about driving for Ferrari at end-of-season testing in Abu Dhabi ahead of the seven-time world champion’s switch to the Italian team next year.
Following the final round of the season at the Yas Marina Circuit, Formula 1 holds a one-day test at which teams can run two cars, one for Pirelli tyre-testing purposes with experienced drivers and the other for young drivers to gain valuable miles on track.
Ferrari have allowed Carlos Sainz, who Hamilton is replacing, to drive for his new team Williams at the test, but Wolff admitted he was not willing to offer the same treatment for the Brit.
“I think it’s a different… also if you’re moving to Williams,” Wolff said while sat alongside Ferrari counterpart Fred Vasseur at the Las Vegas Grand Prix team principals’ press conference.
“We have contractual agreements with sponsors, we’re having a farewell for Lewis, we’re having lots of activities that are planned.
