- Mercedes give no indication of early release
- Hamilton has promotional commitments in Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton is unlikely to get behind the wheel of a Ferrari in post-season Abu Dhabi testing with his Formula One debut looking set for the start of next year.
The seven-time world champion is leaving Mercedes after 12 seasons and will switch to the Italian team for 2025, but any hopes that he could familiarise himself with their car before the new season have receded. Mercedes have given no indication the Briton would be released early from his commitments for the post-season tyre test in Abu Dhabi after December’s season finale.