Lewis Hamilton ’s Mercedes exit was more than just an F1 switch. Instead, it was like a divorce after 30 years of marriage, heart-wrenching to watch as the champion was forced to leave his kids behind at the family home with Toto Wolff.

Lewis Hamilton’s first season in Ferrari red has been anything but straightforward. Still without podiums, and victories, the seven-time world champion’s transition from Mercedes has been marked by frustration on track and headlines off it.

Ferrari have been told to 'steal' one shock driver from another team to replace Lewis Hamilton. Last year, seven-time Formula 1 world champion Hamilton sent shockwaves through the sporting world by announcing his decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari.