Lewis Hamilton made the decision to leave Mercedes for Ferrari before the current Formula 1 season began - but then had to deliver the news to his long-time boss Toto Wolff

Lewis Hamilton has admitted that having to tell Toto Wolff that he would be leaving Mercedes for Ferrari was “terrifying”. Hamilton will depart the team at the end of the season after more than a decade under Wolff’s guidance as he heads for pastures new in search of an eighth world title.

Lewis Hamilton has revealed it was "terrifying" when he informed Mercedes boss Toto Wolff that he will join Ferrari in F1 2025.

Lewis Hamilton opened up about his want to finally start a family in an eye-opening interview as he also discussed how daunting it was for him to tell Toto Wolff that he would be joining Ferrari

F1 icon Jackie Stewart feels Lewis Hamilton has proven he still has the quality to compete when he joins Ferrari next year, but there will naturally be concerns as he approaches his 40th birthday. Hamilton's 10-year stint with Mercedes will come to an end this winter when he leaves to join Ferrari in a blockbuster move ahead of next season.

Lewis Hamilton claimed he was "terrified" to inform his Mercedes team boss, Toto Wolff, about signing a deal with Ferrari for the 2025 Formula 1 season. The seven-time World Champion has a long-term working relationship with Wolff that will end in just a few months.