The Formula 1 world is buzzing with excitement after Ferrari Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur made a stunning revelation about Lewis Hamilton’s highly anticipated 2025 comeback — and what he said has fans and analysts in absolute disbelief.
In a recent interview following the Imola Grand Prix, Vasseur dropped a bombshell regarding Hamilton’s mindset, preparation, and the internal dynamics already unfolding ahead of his move to Ferrari next season. According to Vasseur, Hamilton isn’t just joining Ferrari to end his career — he’s coming for the championship.

“Lewis is more motivated than I’ve ever seen him,” Vasseur told reporters. “This isn’t just a farewell tour. He’s already pushing us behind the scenes — giving feedback, asking questions, working with our engineers. He wants to win, and he believes we can do it together.”
This level of early involvement has shocked many within the paddock. While most drivers wait until the official contract period begins, Hamilton is reportedly already participating in strategy discussions and simulator sessions at Maranello under special permission — a move that shows how serious both he and Ferrari are about 2025.
Vasseur also hinted that Hamilton’s experience will transform Ferrari’s entire structure: “Lewis brings more than talent. He brings data, insight, and a championship mentality. That’s something you can’t measure in lap times.”
Social media erupted following the revelation, with fans calling this the “most ambitious comeback” in modern F1 history. Hashtags like #HamiltonToFerrari and #Mission8 — a nod to Hamilton’s pursuit of an eighth world title — began trending immediately.
Many insiders now believe that the Hamilton-Ferrari combination could be the key to ending Red Bull’s dominance. His pairing with Charles Leclerc is already being called one of the most exciting driver duos in decades.
Hamilton has yet to comment directly on Vasseur’s remarks, but in a recent statement, he said: “My fire is still burning. I’ve got unfinished business.”
With preparations already underway and a team fully aligned behind his vision, Hamilton’s 2025 return to Ferrari may be one of the most dramatic and closely watched storylines in F1 history.