Lewis Hamilton emerging as a title contender in his debut campaign with Ferrari and taking on Max Verstappen would be the “dream scenario” for the F1 2025 championship. Four years after losing the Drivers’ Championship title to Verstappen,

Legendary ex-Formula One driver Johnny Herbert has waxed lyrical about the prospects of Lewis Hamilton claiming a "perfect" eighth world title with Ferrari in the 2025 season. After a significant switch from Mercedes after 12 years, Hamilton is vying for one more world champion crown before he considers hanging up his racing gloves.

Max Verstappen has been hailed as faster than Lewis Hamilton - even when driving inferior machinery. That is the verdict delivered by Red Bull’s Helmut Marko in the immediate aftermath of Hamilton’s debut Ferrari test. Hamilton’s switch from Mercedes to Ferrari means he could renew his title rivalry with Verstappen.