Lewis Hamilton ‘knows’ when F1 retirement will be

As he prepares to swap Mercedes for Ferrari, Lewis Hamilton has “got a very clear plan ahead of him” and knows exactly when he intends to retire from F1.

That is the claim of the author of a new behind-the-scenes book on the Mercedes F1 team.

Although he is fast approaching his 40th birthday, Hamilton is expected to remain in F1 for at least a couple more years having agreed a multi-year contract to join Ferrari from the F1 2025 season.

Alpine could be set to move ahead of Red Bull in the race to sign Franco Colapinto for the F1 2025 season, with the Enstone-based team reportedly more open to a loan deal from Williams.

It comes after reports that Williams will not settle for less than €20million to release the Argentine sensation from his contract.

Red Bull are thought to be reluctant to agree to a temporary switch for Colapinto, with Alpine potentially moving into pole position for the 21-year-old.

Alpine already have a driver lineup of Pierre Gasly and Jack Doohan in place for F1 2025, but a move for Colapinto could see the latter replaced before he even turns a wheel.