Mercedes team boss: Wolff is surprised by the timing of Hamilton's farewell. Lewis Hamilton wants to drive for Ferrari in 2025 - but the news apparently also caused a surprise internally.

Wolff said they didn't even know whether they would take a rookie - a newcomer with no Formula 1 experience - or an experienced driver. “Maybe we have to do something bold,” said Wolff, who doesn't want to "exclude anyone at any time" The new Formula 1 season begins on March 2 in Bahrain.