In February, the Scuderia announced the bombshell signing of the seven-time world champion, who signed a two-year contract worth approximately $65m-a-season.

F ormer Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has openly stated that he would not have pursued Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari, had he still been in charge. This comes in light of

Former Ferrari boss, Mattia Binotto explains why he doesn't think the team should have signed Lewis Hamilton with Charles Leclerc around.

Speaking to Corriere della Sera, Binotto - now Audi's F1 boss - was direct when asked about the recent decision to bring Hamilton to Ferrari. "No," he said bluntly. "But he did well to accept the offer, and I agree with his decision."

Lewis Hamilton would not have got his blockbuster move to Ferrari had Mattia Binotto still been there as team principal. After achieving record-breaking success with Mercedes – collecting six of his seven Drivers’ titles in a period of eight straight Mercedes Constructors’ triumps from 2014-21 – Hamilton will embark on a new career chapter from F1 2025 when he links up with Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton has been snubbed in a recent development regarding his signing with Ferrari. The champion will join the legendary team in 2025, after achieving six titles with Mercedes and breaking countless records.