Ferrari have been tipped to make a surprising U-turn should Lewis Hamilton opt for an early F1 exit. Hamilton sent shockwaves throughout the F1 paddock in 2024, when Ferrari announced he would be replacing Carlos Sainz at the team.

If Hamilton did call time on his F1 career at the end of the year, Ferrari would have an interesting decision to make regarding his replacement. While Haas’ Oliver Bearman is the standout option, Herbert believes that Fred Vasseur could look to an old friend to step in.