It is the transfer that no one saw coming, yet makes perfect sense. Lewis Hamilton, statistically the greatest driver of all time, will join the sport's most successful team.

The Schumacher Parallel

Michael Schumacher joined a struggling Ferrari in 1996 and built it into a juggernaut. Hamilton joins a Ferrari team that is fast but operationally inconsistent. His experience in building Mercedes into a winning machine will be invaluable to Fred Vasseur's project.

The Tifosi Factor

Driving for Ferrari is unlike any other team. The pressure is immense, but the rewards are legendary. Hamilton has always spoken of his admiration for the Prancing Horse; closing his career in red is a narrative fit for Hollywood.